Eric V. Johnson Scholarship
The Eric V Johnson Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to young African-American college students for education-related expenses. We at Stars seek to affirm, equip, and embolden young people to pursue a life of purpose, meaning, and service. The purpose of the EVJ Scholarship is to provide resources and community to black students from the Pasadena/Altadena community who are pursuing a college degree or certification.
The EVJ Scholarship Application is NOW OPEN!
DEADLINE: MAY 7, 2025 @ 11:59 PST
The EVJ scholarship seeks to award students from the Pasadena/Altadena community who will enroll in either a:
• Two-year school or trade program (up to $500.00)
• Four-year university/college (up to $1,000)
EVJ Scholarship Recipients
*Please note that not all recipients are featured in the photos. Most students were still enrolled in courses on campus and couldn’t attend, while others were working or out of town.
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Eligibility
• Identify as Black or African American
• Age 18 – 26* and enrolled full-time in a 4-year school, 2-year school or trade program (verification will be required)
• Must be enrolled full-time throughout the scholarship cycle. Students must notify Stars if they lose full-time status.
• Demonstrate financial need through an application process.
• Must be committed to active participation throughout the scholarship cycle, including attending events and fulfilling any other obligations set by the program
• Priority will be given to students from the Pasadena/Altadena community.
*An exception may be made if the applicant turns 18 before the first cash disbursement.
Program Requirements:
• Attend (2) Adulting 101 gatherings AND (2) Wellness gatherings offered at different times throughout the award cycle
• Must check in virtually with Stars college program staff once a month throughout the award cycle.
About Eric V. Johnson
A Pasadena Native & a product of PUSD, Eric has served urban youth and teens dealing with trauma for over 40 years as a pastor/director/educator. Through the support of mentors Eric himself was able to overcome the adversities of abuse and molestation and has been committed to paying it forward by building support & advocacy within the Pasadena Unified School District community around systemic issues impacting vulnerable students and families by leveraging relationships within the faith, non-profit and business communities.
Eric became part of the Stars family in 2010 as our Middle School/High School Program Manager and now serves as our Associate Director, providing oversight for our K-12th Afterschool Programs, Summer programming and partnerships.
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