Pasadena City College Pride Scholars is a program that promotes scholarly pursuits with LGBTQIA2-S+ students of all academic disciplines.

PCC Pride Scholars is an educational and empowerment initiative that is equity-minded and social justice-oriented. The program envisions LGBTQIA2-S+ students achieving academic goals and objectives that will assist in exploring future career opportunities.

As a member of the Pride Scholars program, students will participate in creating an academic and collegial environment and hold a P.E.A.C.E. values system:

  • Perseverance – Pride Scholars have the determination to keep going despite obstacles or setbacks.
  • Excellence – Pride Scholars will seek to accomplish something noteworthy and admirable individually and collectively and perform at their best.
  • Academic Integrity – Pride Scholars are honest, trustworthy, and consistent in their words and actions.
  • Collaboration – Pride Scholars have the ability to work together with others towards a common goal.
  • Equality – Pride Scholars recognize and value everyone's worth regardless of differences.

Being a Pride Scholar also comes with many benefits, some include:

  • Research in an area of Interest and presentation symposium experience
  • Mentorship and Networking
  • Tutoring
  • Community Events and Workshops
  • Scholarship Leads and Internship Opportunities
  • Resume and Job Search Assistance with a Freeman Center Specialist
  • Priority for a Pride Center College Campus Tour and connections to the Transfer
  • Center Specialists
Requirements for the Pride Scholars Program
  • Be a registered PCC Student
  • Participate in every Pride Scholar meeting
  • Do research on a topic that is intersectional with LGBTQ+ issues
  • Participate and create a presentation for the Pride Scholars Symposium presentation

Join the Pride Scholars Program

This program is open to all Pasadena City College students who identify within the LGBTQIA+ community or allies.

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Contact Pride Scholars
  • Ana Bernal, M.A., CNP
    LGBTQ+ Student Success Specialist / Pride Center Coordinator
  • R-Building 422
  • abernal1@pasadena.edu 
  • (626) 585-3295