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.
How to Apply: Applications for Fall 2024 are now closed. Follow us here to keep up to date with the latest information on when and where to apply.
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
PUSD HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS:
• 2.0 GPA OR most improved (must send in transcripts to demonstrate academic improvement)
• Must reside in any of the following Dena neighborhoods (Villa Parke, Jackie Robinson, La Pintoresca, Charles White Park, Brenner Park, or Washington Park)
•Feel free to include extracurricular activities (sports, art, volunteerism, activist work, etc)
TRADE SCHOOL & 2 YEAR SCHOOL:
• Must be enrolled in trade school OR one of the following 2 year schools (Pasadena City College, Glendale City College, East Los Angeles College)
• Must reside in any of the following Dena neighborhoods (Villa Parke, Jackie Robinson, La Pintoresca, Charles White Park, Brenner Park, or Washington Park)
Program Requirements:
• Attend (2) Adulting 101 gatherings AND (2) Wellness gatherings offered at different times throughout the award cycle
• Must check in with a Stars college program staff at least 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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