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The Bethany United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund Application
Bethany United Methodist Church established this fund to provide scholarships to up to two members of Bethany United Methodist Church in Hamburg, Pennsylvania, who are in need of financial assistance in pursuing a college degree at a four-year or two-year college, university or trade school. Applicants must have a financial need, with a family adjusted gross income of less than $50,000 (based on the answer to #2 on the Financial Assistance Questionnaire).  

To be considered for this scholarship, complete and submit the following form electronically by April 1st.

In addition to submitting the form below electronically, you must mail in the following attachments postmarked no later than April 1st.

Mail the above information to:        

Bethany United Methodist Church 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:  

County of Residence: 

Age:  

Are you a member of Bethany United Methodist Church?
Yes
No
 

If yes, how long have you been a member?  

Parents

Father's Name: 
 

Mother's Name: 
 

Education

Name of High School: 
 

What educational institution do you attend or plan to attend? 
 

What is your intended major? 
 

Activities, Awards and Honors

List any community activities in which you participate or have participated in the past four years, including any outstanding honors, achievements or special recognition you received in those activities:

 

List any school activities in which you participate or have participated in the past four years, including any outstanding honors, achievements or special recognition you received in those activities:

 


Please attach a one-page essay that answers one or all of the following questions:

  • "How have you provided or demonstrated leadership in a particular event, situation or experience and what receiving this scholarship will mean to you?"
  • "How has being an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church impacted your life?"

 

How did you hear about the Community Foundation?

 

REMEMBER TO MAIL IN THE ITEMS LISTED ABOVE FOR RECEIPT BY APRIL 1.

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.

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