Action League of the Foothills gives back to the community by providing scholarships to local students.

Thank you to the students who applied for the Mary Ellen Hillgren and CAP scholarships in 2026.  The deadlines for submissions have passed and the recipients have already received their awards.  Look for 2027 applications and information to be available in the spring.

CAP Scholarships

2 Year School

Since 2001, the Cañada Auxiliary of Professionals has offered scholarships to further the education of La Cañada Flintridge students and to those attending school in the local communities.

In the coming year, CAP Scholarships will be granted to students who will be attending a two-year college or an accredited occupational program in the fall of 2026. To qualify for the scholarship, applicants must attend a school in La Cañada Flintridge and the surrounding area.  Applicants must have graduated from high school by June 2026 and have maintained a grade point average of 2.5 or better. The recipients will be selected on the basis of merit with consideration given to career goals, achievements, community service and/or school involvement, and character.

Applications are available below or in-person at Action League of the Foothills.  They may also be obtained from counselors and/or scholarship staff at La Cañada Flintridge School District, Glendale Unified School District, Pasadena City College, or Glendale Community College.

Applications must be returned to the Action League of the Foothills office at 4607 Oakwood Avenue, La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011 along with a one-page personal essay, verification of grades, résumé, and one sealed letter of recommendation. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Selected candidates and families are typically invited to attend the September CAP meeting to be introduced to the organization’s membership.

The deadline for the 2026 CAP Scholarship applications was May 1, 2026 and is now closed.

Questions?  Contact us at Info@ALFoothills.org or 818-790-1328.

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2025 Cañada Auxiliary of Professional Scholarship Award Recipient

Mona Dillard is a graduate of La Canada High School and headed to Santa Barbara Community College with plans to pursue a career in international business law.

She is a Harvard International Relations Scholars Program Capstone Team Finalist and a finalist for the William G Ericson Photography Competition, Posse scholarship and the Tournament of Roses Rose Court. She has been extensively involved with the Model UN serving as both president as well as co-founder for the community center of La Canada’s MUN program.

She has also served as a LCHS College and Career Student Representative, interned for a city council campaign, and worked as part of LCUSD Facilities grant writing team. All of this and more!

Letter of rec writer gave her “one of my highest recommendations of the year.” Hats off to Mona!

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2026 Mary Ellen Hillgren Scholarship Award Recipient

In addition to maintaining an outstanding weighted GPA of 4.61, Nicholas Kim earned numerous academic, leadership and community service awards and commendations. He served in several student leadership roles, including Associate Student Body President. Among his most notable community service initiatives was learning American Sign Language and founding the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Club to promote awareness and support students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Nicholas further expanded his impact by partnering with his school’s Engineering Club and the Los Angeles Agency of Deafness to develop STEM outreach programs featuring hands-on engineering workshops and events such as Robot Day. He also volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club and at a camp program dedicated to reuniting foster children with their siblings, providing meaningful support to vulnerable youth and families.

Nicholas will attend Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri in the Fall.