Scholarships

Scholarships at RACC

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.

2018-2019 Foundation Scholarship for Full-time or Part-time Students-Deadline: Extended until all funds are depleted

Eligible students must be enrolled in 6 credits or more for the spring semester. Students who have already been awarded a spring scholarship are not eligible.

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Scholarships Available for the Auctioneering Program at RACC - Deadline: February 8, 2019

A few scholarships (up to half the cost) will be available for the Auctioneering Program this spring. Students must pay the remaining balance and meet the federal guidelines for financial aid eligibility to be considered for scholarship eligibility. For more information on this program, contact Maria Speicher, Instructor/Coordinator, at 484-336-0765.

Honors Program Scholarship – Deadline: Noon, February 20, 2019

Eligible students must have completed at least six honors credits, maintain a 3.25 GPA (excluding developmental courses) and have a B or higher in all honors courses.

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

  • Nurse Aide training – cost $1,390.00 – scholarships up to $790.00
  • Phlebotomy training – cost approx. $6,500.00 – scholarships up to $4,000.00

Students must pay the remaining balance and meet the federal guidelines for financial aid eligibility. For more information on these programs, call 610-372-4721 ext. 5707.

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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