Berks County Community Foundation-Realtors Application

The Reading-Berks Association of Realtors
Scholarship Application
This scholarship was established in 2003 by the Reading-Berks Association of Realtors to recognize outstanding graduating seniors from Berks County high schools.

The fund provides scholarships to graduates of Berks County high schools with financial need who are continuing their education in a business program and who have obtained a GPA of 2.5 or above on a scale of 4.0 in high school. The fund honors two late leaders in the Berks County real estate community who left a major imprint on their profession. Herbert Bellairs, who died in 2002, was a Realtor® for over 50 years. He founded his own firm and served his profession admirably as president of both the Reading-Berks and Pennsylvania Associations of Realtors. He literally "wrote the book" on real estate procedures, as his Real Estate Fundamentals and Practices is required reading for individuals seeking a real estate license in Pennsylvania. The Bellairs family was instrumental in significantly increasing the value of this fund. Christos Vardaxis, Jr. died in 2003 at the young age of 36 years. A Realtor® for only three years, he amassed a record of achievement in his profession that belied his years. He was an active member of his professional association and was a rising leader at the time of his death. The ideal scholarship recipient will be a student who best exemplifies the legacies of Messrs. Bellairs and Vardaxis; namely an entrepreneurial student with an aptitude for business, a history of leadership in school activities and a record of service to his or her community.

To be considered for this scholarship, complete and submit the following
form electronically between January 15th and April 1st.

In addition to submitting the form below electronically, you must mail in the following attachments postmarked no later than April 1. Your name must appear on all submissions:

One letter of recommendation from someone who is not related to you. This letter should be from a teacher, school official, employer, advisor, community leader or other person who knows you well.
A copy of your high school transcript.
A Financial Assistance Questionnaire. Download Questionnaire here in Word or PDF format.

Mail the above information to:
Reading-Berks Association of Realtors Scholarship
Berks County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 212
Reading, PA 19603-0212

Please fill out the form below and submit electronically by April 1:

Applicant Name:

Prefix	First	MI	Last	Suffix

Street Address:

Address 2 (optional):

City:

State: Zip Code: County

Home Phone Number:

Email address:

Name of High School:

Grade Point Average:
High School Graduation Date:

Father's Name:

Father's Occupation and Employer:

Mother's Name:

Mother's Occupation and Employer:

Post-Secondary Plans

What educational institution are you planning to attend?

What is your intended major?

What is your intended career?

Expected cost of tuition, room and board per year:

Have you received or do you anticipate receiving any scholarships? If so, please indicate which ones and the amount of each (do not include loans):

Activities, Awards and Honors
List all school activities in which you have participated in the past four years. Note any leadership positions or special accomplishments:

List all community activities in which you have participated in the past four years:

Employment:

List your last places of employment, including summer employment if any, for the past two years:

Most recent employer:

Dates:

Employer:

Position:

Reason for leaving:

Next employer:
Dates:

Employer:

Position:

Reason for leaving:

Next employer:
Dates:

Employer:

Position:

Reason for leaving:

Please attach a one-page essay that describes your education and career goals after graduation:

How did you hear about the Community Foundation?

Note: Berks County Community Foundation employees, board members and/or committee members are not eligible to apply or be nominated for a grant or scholarship, nor are their immediate family members. Immediate families include spouses, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, and stepgrandchildren. The ineligibility period for Berks County Community Foundation board members or employees extends five years after board service or employment terminates. The ineligibility period for committee members who are not Berks County Community Foundation board members or employees is in effect only during their term of service.