Scholarships

The City of Pasadena recognizes that some residents are financially unable to participate in programs offered by the Pasadena Parks & Recreation Department but still desire the opportunity to experience the benefits of recreational programs and/or services. Pasadena Parks & Recreation offers a Scholarship Program to make recreational programs and/or memberships available to as many City of Pasadena residents as possible.

Eligibility for financial assistance is based on family size and income. Applications can be submitted at any time throughout the year. 

How to Apply:

1. Review the Eligibility Requirements Below.
2. Download the *Scholarship Application (PDF).
3. Complete the application. 
4. Obtain all applicable supporting documents.
5. Submit everything to your Recreation Center staff.

Eligibility Requirements:

The application must be completed and submitted to Parks & Recreation staff along with the required documentation verifying income. Accepted documents for income verification can be found below. Please ensure all social security numbers and/or Tax ID numbers are marked out prior to submitting information.

1. Current Resident of the City of Pasadena, TX.
   • Acceptable forms of identification to verify residency:
     • Valid driver’s license
     • Current photo identification along with 3 current bills addressed to the same name
     • Acceptable Photo Identification – Employee Badge or similar
     • Acceptable Bills – Utility Bill, Credit Card Company, Gas Bill, Cable Bill
     • Recent verifiable rent/lease agreement stating applicant or guardian’s name along with photo identification of the same name.
2. Income Limits by Family Size:

a. Based on 50% of Houston-Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area Median Family Income FY 21 information

b. https://www.huduser.gov/portal/datasets/il/il2021/2021summary.odn

* Accepted documents for income verification can be found [on the Scholarship Application link] below.

3. Recipient is eligible to receive scholarships at any age. However, when funds are limited, the Parks and Recreation Department staff has the prerogative to award scholarship funds to youth (under the age of 18) as a priority over adults (age 18 and older). Otherwise, all scholarship funds will be available at a percent split. 80% allocated to youth and 20% allocated to adults.

4. Adults may only apply for scholarships for his or her self and any dependent children. Person may not apply for scholarships on the behalf of other or in bulk form.

5. Maximum scholarships are listed, but is not a guarantee. Each individual or maximum scholarship awarded coincides with the City Budget cycle (starting October 1 and expiring September 30).

6. Scholarships are limited and allocated on a first come first serve basis. Scholarships are applied upon application approval.

7. Scholarship approval does not guarantee funds or registration into a particular program, as scholarship fund will be open to all until fund is empty and spots remain in the requested program.

How to Apply:

1. Review the Eligibility Requirements Above.
2. Download the *Scholarship Application (PDF).
3. Complete the application. 
4. Obtain all applicable supporting documents.
5. Submit everything to your Recreation Center staff.