The William G. Ericson Foundation, in partnership with the Pasadena City College (PCC) Foundation, sponsors photographic art competitions with Alhambra High School and public high schools in the Pasadena Area Community College District to provide awards to meritorious participants. The awards are in the form of scholarships for the study of photographic art.

The 2027 Competition and Awards Ceremony will be held on April 17, 2027, at the South Pasadena Public Library Community Room.

Class of 2027 graduating high school senior students are eligible to participate in our 2027 competition. Submission of entries for the competition begins December 18, 2026, and closes January 15, 2027.

The eligible schools are:

• Alhambra High School

• Arcadia High School

• Arroyo High School

• Blair High School

• Gabrielino High School

• John Muir High School

• La Cañada High School

• Thurgood Marshall Secondary School

• Pasadena High School

• Rosemead High School

• San Marino High School

• South Pasadena High School

• Temple City High School