Berks County Community Foundation-The Battle of the Badges Scholarship Fund Application

The Battle of the Badges Scholarship Fund

This fund was established in 2007 to support one or more scholarships for graduating high school seniors who are children of active police officers or firefighters serving in the City of Reading or who are children of retired or deceased police officers or firefighters who served in the city of Reading, and who plan to continue their education after high school at a vocational-technical school or at a two- or four-year college, university or trade school. Preference will be given to children of active police officers or firefighters.

The recipients will be good citizens in their school and in their community and receive above-average grades in school, as evidenced by a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with the application, applicants are required to write and submit an essay which explains, "How did your parent's job as a police officer or firefighter influence your life and/or your career decision?"

To be considered for this scholarship, please fill out the form below and submit electronically between January 15 and April 1.

In addition to submitting this form electronically by April 1, you must mail a copy of your high school transcript postmarked no later than April 1 to:

The Battle of the Badges Scholarship Fund
Berks County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 212
Reading, PA 19603-0212

Applicant Name:

Prefix	First	MI	Last	Suffix

Street Address:

Address 2 (optional):

City:

State: Zip Code:

Home Phone Number:

Email address:

Name of parent who is an active police officer or firefighter:
OR
Name of parent who is a retired or deceased City of Reading police officer or firefighter:

Education

High School:

High School Graduation Date:
Cumulative GPA:

What is the name of the educational institution/program you will attend?

What major do you intend to pursue?

What is the annual tuition, room and board cost to attend?

Awards/Scholarships

List any scholarships, grants or awards that you anticipate receiving (do not include loans):

School Activities
List any school clubs, sports or musical activities you have participated in throughout high school and any significant accomplishments you are proud of in those activities:

Community Service
List any community organizations that you are involved with, such as your church, clubs, nonprofit organizations, etc. List your role in those organizations and any significant accomplishments you are proud of in those organizations:

Please attach a one-page essay that explains: How did your parent's job as a police officer or firefighter influence your life and/or your career decision?"

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.