Scholarship Funds

PCF can work with donors to set up Scholarship Funds to benefit specific educational institutions or reward excellence in a particular field.

Through the Pasadena Community Foundation, scholarship funds are easy to establish.  They reflect the donor’s interest in supporting the aspirations and capabilities of others to accomplish worthwhile scientific, athletic, artistic or other goals.  Scholarships such as the Fulbright or Rhodes Scholarships are examples of how these funds continue to honor
their donors. The accomplishments of scholarship recipients serve as a tribute to the wisdom and commitment of the original donor.  

In addition to providing a bright future for young students needing financial assistance, scholarship funds can recognize individuals and support treasured values.  You can set up a scholarship fund to benefit a specific school or any non-profit organization. A Scholarship Committee will be appointed to identify the recipient for the scholarship. The Foundation will manage the annual distribution of funds on your behalf.

Call and ask for:
Information on setting up a Scholarship Fund

	The Robert Earl Goldman Memorial Scholarship Fund
	The family of Robert Earl Goldman established a charitable fund in his memory for the benefit of Fouke High School.  The memorial fund will grant awards to two senior who intend to further their education after graduation from high school.  Robert Earl Goldman graduated from Fouke High School in 1928 and throughout his life was a man of great personal integrity, devout faith, strong family values and great patriotism.  The scholarship fund, established by Robert and Ann Martinez (daughter of Earl Goldman) will pay tribute to her father, a man who believed deeply in the value of education and service to others.
	National Taekwondo Center (NTC) Scholarship Fund
	A scholarship fund established at the Pasadena Community Foundation will provide financial assistance to committed students who otherwise would be unable to pursue excellence through ongoing training in Taekwondo. The initial advisory board includes: Michael Healy, Kirsten Tolstrup, Tina Chung, Jim Gott, Rikki Smith Perez and Carole Tremblay. Many of these board members study the Korean martial art. themselves at NTC in Pasadena and see first hand the positive impact on youth who pursue Taekwondo which encourages discipline, organization, respect and balance. The group is committed to raising funds to keep students in the Do Jang and off the streets and to provide direct financial support to promote student involvement in tournaments and training with proper safety equipment. The Pasadena Community Foundation provides a tax deductible vehicle to accept donations and provides the expertise to ensure that the scholarships are awarded in compliance with IRS regulations.
	Aydin Salek Memorial Leadership Scholarship Fund   Wanting to honor the memory of their recently deceased son and keep alive his spirit of community participation and scholastic dedication, the parents of former South Pasadena student Aydin Salek have established a scholarship fund in his name with the Pasadena Community Foundation.  The purpose of the fund will be to support other South Pasadena High School student leaders and/ or high-achieving students of Iranian descent who have demonstrated a special interest and dedication to improving Iranian-American affairs.     In establishing the Aydin Salek Memorial Leadership Scholarship Fund, his parents, Hamid and Azita Salek, know that Aydin’s impact on his community will continue to live through this legacy to other students who share Aydin’s academic achievements and leadership qualities.    The first grant will be awarded to one of Aydin’s classmates graduating in June 2010.  To learn more about Aydin’s life and this fund, go to www.aydinsalek.com