The William G. Ericson Foundation, in partnership with the Pasadena City College (PCC) Foundation, sponsors photographic art competitions with 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. Class of 2026 graduating high school senior students are eligible to participate in our 2026 competition. Submission of entries for the competition begins November 1, 2025 and closes January 16, 2026.

The 2026 Competition is in the planning stages now. Please check back for more information as it becomes available.

Senior photography students at public high schools in the Pasadena Area Community College District include:

• Arcadia High School

• Arroyo High School

• Blair High School

• Gabrielino High School

• John Muir High School

• La Cañada High School

• Marshall Fundamental High School

• Pasadena High School

• Rosemead High School

• San Marino High School

• South Pasadena High School

• Temple City High School

Submissions must meet specific requirements as stated in the Competition Guidelines in order to enter of the competition.