The Pacific Academy Foundation is proud to offer the Talent Scholarship of up-to $5,000, a prestigious award that supports the development of exceptional youth who have an outstanding talent in arts or sports, and a passion for excellence in their academic pursuits. The Pacific Academy Foundation is seeking intellectually curious, driven, and passionate students who are committed to using their talents to make a positive impact on the world.
Eligibility Guidelines
- Exhibit talent and/or expertise in one or more of these areas: arts and sports
- Have received (at least) one award as a top-three finalist at the state, national or international level
- Demonstrate financial need: family lacks the resources to properly assist the student in developing their talent
- Income: Applicants must demonstrate financial need, as defined by their family's inability to support the applicant's talent without financial assistance:
- Family's income must not exceed 4x the poverty level
- Must provide most recent tax return
- Must be between 7 to 24 years old
- Must be a California resident
- Currently enrolls in an educational institute leading to the award of an academic degree
- There may be a live audition or committee review in mid March. We will reach out to qualified candidates for the interview within two weeks after the application deadline.
Application Process
- Complete and submit the Scholar Application Form with supporting documents before March 1st through one of the methods below:
- Via email
- Via snail mail
- Walk in to submit in-person
- Be prepared for an interview and a house visit in early February. The interview and house visit will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.
- Scholarship winners will be announced and contacted in mid February. The winner(s) will receive financial assistance in grants of up to $5,000 per recipient at the award ceremony in late February
The Pacific Academy Foundation is excited to hear from you! We are committed to supporting exceptional students in developing their talents and providing them with the resources they need to succeed.
