Thanks to generous donations from college employees, alumni, members of the community, businesses and corporations, Reading Area Community College is able to offer scholarships to recognize academic achievement.
When investigating scholarships, be sure to note the deadline dates and requirements. Only apply to scholarships which you have all the eligibility requirements. Check spelling and grammar on the entire application and include an essay if required. Use specific examples when answering questions and be neat in all writing and documentation. All scholarship applicants should have a current completed FAFSA and meet federal eligibility requirements. If you win a scholarship, be sure to thank your provider.
Remember: Scholarships do not have to be repaid.
All Foundation for Reading Area Community College Scholarships are awarded according to financial aid and donor criteria. Foundation Scholarships are credited to the students' financial aid account and are disbursed according to financial aid timelines and policies. For a complete listing of RACC Scholarships and criteria, contact the Foundation for Reading Area Community College. Award amounts are determined on an annual basis by donor contributions, the Foundation Board of Directors and the financial need of the student.
Bruce H. and Elizabeth A. Stanley Scholarship – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The Bruce H. and Elizabeth A. Stanley Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to transfer majors who have earned 30 credits or more and have earned a 3.0 GPA or higher at Reading Area Community College.
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Emma Kate Bright Yocum Scholarship – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The Emma Kate Bright Yocum Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance to a student enrolled in a transfer program, enrolled at RACC in the spring semester and planning to transfer to Alvernia University after graduation.
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Federation of Reading Area Community College Memorial Scholarship – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The Federation of Reading Area Community College Memorial Scholarship was established to support fellow labor union employees and their families enrolled at Reading Area Community College. Recipient or an immediate family member of the recipient (spouse, child or parent) must be a documented dues paying member of an organized labor union.
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Margaret B. Edgar and Doris R.S. Miller Scholarship I – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The Margaret B. Edgar and Doris R.S. Miller Scholarship I was established to help Berks county residents who are 55 years of age or older who are recently separated or divorced with financial need enrolled at Reading Area Community College.
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Margaret B. Edgar and Doris R.S. Miller Scholarship II – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The Margaret B. Edgar and Doris R.S. Miller Scholarship II was established to help a recent high school graduate from a divorced or single parent household enrolled at Reading Area Community College.
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Martha A. Sykes Scholarship – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The Martha A. Sykes Scholarship was established to provide scholarship assistance to a student who is involved and committed to Art (especially drawing, painting and illustration) as shown by the student’s career goal or involvement in school or their community.
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Mary J. Wilkins Scholarship and the Doris A. Wagner Scholarship – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The Mary J. Wilkins Scholarship and the Doris A. Wagner Scholarship were both established to provide scholarship assistance to students who are single or divorced parents at Reading Area Community College.
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RACC Alumni Association Scholarship – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The RACC Alumni Association Scholarship was established to award scholarships to immediate family members of RACC alumni. Applicants must be a spouse, child, sibling, parent or grandchild of an RACC alumnus (must have graduated from RACC).
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Student Government Association Scholarship – Deadline: October 5, 2018
The Student Government Association Scholarship was established to award a scholarship to a current RACC student who has earned at least 21 credits at Reading Area Community College with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or more.
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Townsend Press Reading Contest
In this contest, students earn cash scholarships from Townsend Press by reading books. For every 10 books you read, you will be awarded $100.00.
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