The General Scholarship

The Stars General Scholarship supports first-generation students from the Pasadena/Altadena community who are pursuing a college degree or certification and demonstrate financial need.
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.

General 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
• 18–26 years old*, first-generation college student (neither parent nor guardian has completed a four-year college degree).
• 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 with a Stars college program staff at least once a month throughout the award cycle

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