Scholarships

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.

Foundation for Reading Area Community College Scholarship

With this one application, you will be considered for one of over 125 different scholarships.

Incredible Scholarship Opportunities Through Phi Theta Kappa

  • Deadline: midnight on Sunday, November 23, 2025

Fall Scholarship Application includes the All-USA Community College Academic Team and ALL-PA Academic Team. In the past, recipients of some of these scholarships also received Free Tuition for Two Years at one of the PASSHE Universities (such as Kutztown University or Millersville University). 

Eligibility:  Students with a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher who will have a minimum of 36 semester college‐level credits (excludes developmental courses) completed at or transferred into an associate degree or certificate program by December 31, 2025. Each college can nominate two students, for the New Century Workforce Pathway Scholarship, who will be entering the workforce prior to fall 2026 after earning an associate degree or certificate. Also, two students will be nominated for the All-USA Academic Team/New Century Transfer Pathway Scholarship who will be transferring in the fall of 2026 to a four-year university.

You do not need to be a Phi Theta Kappa member to apply for some of these scholarships. 

Note:  Do not call or email Dr. Looney directly. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Danelle Bower at dbower@racc.edu 
This is a competitive scholarship. For full eligibility requirements and application, visit their website.

Presidential Scholarships - Full Tuition Scholarships for Four Semesters

Deadline: Deadline has passed

Eligible recipients must be current seniors in high school who will graduate and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.

  • Reading Area Community College (RACC) will award up to one scholarship per high school, including all 18 Berks County public high schools, and Berks Catholic High School. One scholarship will also be awarded to one homeschool, cyber school, or other Berks County student who will complete high school that year. Additionally, two scholarships will be awarded to students participating in a JROTC Program at a Berks County high school.

Career Program Scholarship

Partial Scholarships available for the following Short Term Career Programs at RACC: