Welcome To College Women's Club of Pasadena

ENHANCING THE LIVES OF OUR MEMBERS AND SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS.

Since the founding of the College Women's Club of Pasadena in 1921, its purposes have remained the same:

(1) To provide scholarships and fellowships to women attending college in the Pasadena area.

(2) To strengthen the fellowship of college women in the Pasadena area.

(3) To stimulate the continuous development of members.

Prospective members do NOT need to reside in Pasadena, nor must they have a college degree.  We are actively seeking new members. Please visit the Contact Us page of our website for more information about how to join us.

The Scholarship Committee first began giving loans to women seeking higher education in 1923. By 1932, the Club had loaned $5,000 to 19 women. The Scholarship Foundation was established as a nonprofit organization in 1952 to enable bequests and donations to be tax deductible. Currently, the Club gives 10 to 17 scholarships and fellowships each year to women in colleges and universities in and around Pasadena. Over its history the Club has distributed over $1.3  million to 663 women. The Scholarship Fund endowment currently stands at approximately $2  million and is managed by the Pasadena Community Foundation.

RECALLING THE HISTORY OF OUR CLUB AND WHAT GREAT STRIDES WE HAVE MADE OVER THE PAST 100+ YEARS.

On June 17, 1921, the College Women's Club of Pasadena held its first meeting at the Shakespeare Club.  Mrs. Marie Hinrichs, wife of a Cal Tech professor, was elected President and dues were set at $1.00 per year.  Two years later, in 1923, the Club had 206 members representing 59 colleges.  Currently, over 100 years later, the Club continues to adhere to its original purposes, providing scholarships and fellowships to deserving women in local colleges as well as providing social and intellectual opportunities for women in the Pasadena area.