Thanks to the generosity of local individuals, families, businesses, and civic groups, the Foundation administers more than 200 scholarship funds to help students across our 11-county service area achieve their academic goals.  Each scholarship is unique, thoughtfully designed by its donors to reflect their personal values and vision for our region’s next generation.

Scholarship Seekers:

No matter your age, educational background, or life path, the Foundation may have a scholarship to support your journey.  We offer funding for graduating high school seniors, first-time college students, vocational and technical trainees, adult learners, veterans, and graduate students.

• PACF Scholarship Portal

  The PACF’s online scholarship portal is your one-stop shop to explore current opportunities, submit applications, and track your status. Once awarded, the portal makes it simple to connect with PACF staff, formally accept your scholarship, and share thank-you notes and updates with the donors who made your award possible.

   

  Access the PACF Scholarship Portal

   

• Apply for a Scholarship

  Applying for scholarship aid from the Foundation is simple with our online Universal Scholarship Application.  Fully completing the application auto-matches you with eligible opportunities tailored to your responses.  Once submitted, any additional specialized applications you qualify for will unlock in your online portal; simply select the extra applications you wish to pursue, complete their unique requirements, and hit Submit All.

   

  Details and eligibility requirements for each of our scholarships funds can be found in our Scholarship Description List.

   

  Explore current scholarship opportunities

   

• Scholarship FAQs

  Creating a plan is the first step for any project.  To help with your planning, here are a few frequently asked questions about the Foundation's Scholarship Program. 

Make a Difference for a Student

We can help you create a permanent scholarship that honors family or friends, celebrates retirements, memorializes loved ones, or ensures that your values are passed from one generation to the next.

Create your own scholarship fund      Donate to a scholarship fund