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Application Process

Eligiblity

Seniors of the Patterson Joint Unified School District (PJUSD) are eligible. Seniors must graduate with a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.5 to be considered for a scholarship. The amount of the scholarships will be determined within the following categories: 3.5 GPA or better, 3.0 to 3.49 GPA and 2.5 to 2.99 GPA. Students only compete with those in their own grade point range.

Recipients must attend a post-secondary school within two years of graduation and be registered for a full-time schedule of classes at an accredited institution. Full-time is defined as 12 units or more for this scholarship.

Application Window

The PRIDE Application window for the 2024-2025 school year will open in February. The application window will close promptly on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 3:00pm. The PRIDE application will be completed and submitted online only. Students will also need to upload the following documents with their application: 

  1. Essay

  2. Activities Sheet

  3. PRIDE Scholarship Acknowledgment Form

  4. Unofficial copy of your transcript (see your counselor, the registrar (Ms. Arevalo), or Mrs. Thomas for a digital copy).

More details can be found within the application so make sure to read all instructions thoroughly.

Selection Process

The PRIDE selection committee pours over every application, essay and activity sheet. GPAs are also confirmed. At the end of April the application scores are tallied and the list of awardees is finalized.  Students receiving a scholarship are then notified by email.

Awards Night

Students receiving an award will be notified by the PRIDE Scholarship committee via email during the month of May. If your email address changes after submitting your application, please notify the PRIDE Scholarship committee at pride@patterson.k12.ca.us. You can also direct any PRIDE-related questions there.

The 2025 PRIDE Awards Night will be Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Students must be present to receive their awarded scholarship. Parents are encouraged to attend.

Claiming Your Scholarship

  • You have 2 years from your graduation to claim your scholarship money.

  • You will receive one check for the total scholarship amount awarded once you have submitted your enrollment verification (see below).

  • You are expected to write and send a thank-you note to the sponsor of your scholarship(s). You will receive a follow-up email with the name and address of your sponsor.

  • These awards are private and sent directly to you at the address you provide. They do not need to be reported to the school you are attending, and should not affect other aid you receive.

Once you have registered for classes as a full time student (12 units or more), submit your information to pride@patterson.k12.ca.us or via mail at PRIDE, PO Box 1543, Patterson CA 95363.

Information to include:

  1. The name of the university/college/trade school program

  2. Verification from the institution of how many units you are enrolled for

  3. The address where you want your check mailed

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