Berks County Community Foundation hosted our annual scholarship luncheon on May 21st, 2025, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Reading. Members of our staff welcomed students and their families, donors and scholarship fund representatives, and community leaders to gather in recognition of the impressive achievements of local students and the generosity of donors who enable students to pursue their dreams.
This year, the Community Foundation will award over $700,000, bringing the total amount disbursed since its inception in 1994 to over $14,700,000! Thousands of recipients have benefited from these scholarships over the years as they continue to pursue higher education.
The annual scholarship luncheon highlights the strength of community support. Each scholarship offers essential resources and inspiration for students to forge their own paths, making a difference in Berks County and beyond.
Kim Sheffer, Lifelong Learning Program Officer, welcomed guests and highlighted the significance of the Berks’ Best Award recipients’ accomplishments. Berk’s Best awards are a partnership between Berks County Community Foundation and the Reading Eagle, with coordination support from BCIU. Kim also congratulated all of the 2025 scholarship recipients and commended the dozens of volunteers who spent countless hours reviewing hundreds of scholarship applications.
Dr. Radha Pyati, Chancellor and Dean of Penn State Berks, shared advice and personal stories about the impact of relationships in her keynote address.
If you are interested in making a difference in the lives of local students through educational support, please consider giving to one of our many scholarship funds today!
