Thank you for your interest in the PEP Scholarship. Our goal is to make education beyond high school financially accessible to all students in the City of Paramount. PEP is a collaborative effort between the City of Paramount, Paramount Unified School District, and the Paramount Chamber of Commerce.
We are proud to offer various scholarships: $1,000 for students attending a community college; $3,000 for students attending a California State University, including vocational/trade/technical schools; and $4,000 to students attending a University of California or an accredited private university. Scholarship monies may only be used to pay tuition, fees, books and supplies for the 2025-2026 school year. In order to be eligible to receive a scholarship, you must complete and submit all requested material in this application by the deadline date.
If you are awarded the PEP Scholarship, you are required to cash your check; otherwise, you are at risk of forfeiting your award. Also, please understand that this money is awarded to you by the Paramount Education Partnership, Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.
• Must be a City of Paramount resident or Paramount Unified School District student
• Have a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) once you are awarded.
• Possess a total weighted GPA of at least 2.0 (Students who have a lower GPA are encouraged to apply for the Community College Scholarship, if they can demonstrate academic improvement two consecutive years.
• If selected, you will be required to submit proof of enrollment.
• Include a full copy of FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
• Scholarship intended for students working on a Certificate and/or AA and first Bachelor’s Degree.
The Paramount Education Partnership (PEP) awards annual college scholarships to local students attending a two- or four-year college or technical school through the generous donations of local businesses and individuals in the community.
The amounts range from $1,000 to $4,000. Selection of the recipients is based on academics, an essay, outside activities, future goals, and economic need.