For the first time since 2012, the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Rose Court has expanded its eligibility to students outside of the Pasadena City College district, including those from Eagle Rock, El Sereno, and Highland Park.
Applications are open now. The court consists of seven young women ages 17 to 21 who are full-time residents and full-time students in the area. On Jan. 1, 2026, the court will ride down Colorado Boulevard in the 137th Rose Parade and attend the College Football Playoff Quarterfinal at the 112th Rose Bowl Game. Each Rose Court member also gets a $7,500 educational scholarship.
A virtual information session will take place on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Click here to join.
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BENEFITS
- $7,500 educational scholarship
- Connect with your community
- Give back in meaningful ways
- Grow self-confidence
- Engage in personal development
- Experience valuable coaching
- Network with industry professionals
- Ride in the 2026 Rose Parade presented by Honda
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- Identify as a female, at least 17 years of age by December 31, 2025 and not more than 21 years of age before January 5, 2026.
- Be a full-time resident AND a senior in high school or enrolled as a full-time student (minimum 12 units) in any accredited school or college in the Pasadena Area Community College District or in zip codes 90032 (Los Angeles//El Sereno), 90041 (Los Angeles/Eagle Rock), 90042 (Los Angeles/Highland Park), 91775 (San Gabriel), 91776 (San Gabriel), 91801 (Alhambra), 91803 (Alhambra).
- Possess at least a 2.0 grade point average in both the current and previous years’ course work
- Be available to participate, in person, in all interview sessions in the fall
- Complete the official Rose Court online application
