Each year, our scholarship application opens on January 1st and must be submitted by 11:59 PM on March 1st. Please note that applications may not be edited or submitted after the deadline. To ensure a fair process, we are unable to make exceptions to the deadline.
These scholarships are open to students from all high schools across Berks County and of all ages. Want some inspiration? Read our blog, “Embracing a New Chapter: A Retiree’s Journey Back to School”. Loretta Boyd received the Community General Hospital Foundation June A. Roedel Healthcare Scholarship, just one of the many scholarships for which you can apply.
To view a list of all of the scholarships we have to offer, click here.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of community members who established and contributed to scholarship funds since our founding, we awarded approximately $747,000 in scholarships in 2024!
If you have questions while completing your application, visit our FAQ section for helpful tips. You can also email us at scholarships@bccf.org or call 610.685.2223.
Our scholarships are managed by Kim Sheffer, Lifelong Learning Program Officer. Kim oversees 130 scholarship opportunities and education-related grants. With a decade of experience at the Reading Public Library in roles ranging from Children’s Library Assistant to Senior Outreach Coordinator, Kim has a deep understanding of our community needs. To learn more about Kim’s role, take a look at the video below!
