Berks County Community Foundation-Irv Noll Memorial Scholarship Fund Application

Irv Noll Memorial Scholarship Fund

This scholarship was established at Berks County Community Foundation in 2006 in memory of Irv Noll. Irv was an intensely competitive person who made his way through life through hard work and took advantage of the opportunities that came his way. Professionally, he worked his way up the corporate ladder to a senior management executive with Narrow Fabric Industries. He was a person that embraced life and made other people feel that they were a special part of his life. He helped other people without expecting anything in return or recognition for that help. Irv was a great athlete in school, playing basketball, baseball and golf during school or later in life. This scholarship was established after Irv’s death by family and friends to memorialize the spirit that represents Irv "Pug" Noll.

Scholarship recipients must possess the qualities that made Irv special; those of kindness, caring, sportsmanship, generosity, persistence, vigor and a positive attitude in all of life that allows the individual to succeed in challenging circumstances.

The fund will provide annual scholarships to benefit one or more seniors who attend one of Berks County’s public or parochial high schools, and who will be furthering their education after high school, and have played on either the high school’s golf, basketball or baseball teams for at least 2 years. The recipients must also participate on one of the above mentioned sports teams in college and have a financial need. All applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school to apply, and must submit an essay stating, “Why you believe you deserve this scholarship, and why is furthering your education and playing a sport in college important to you.”

This scholarship will be paid after the recipient’s freshman year in college, upon receipt of a letter from the student indicating that he/she will continue matriculating for the sophomore year, and a certificate or letter from the college coach that indicates that he/she participated on the school’s athletic team for the freshman year and he/she will participate on the team for the sophomore year.

To be considered for this scholarship, complete and submit the following form electronically between January 15 and May 2.

In addition to submitting the form below electronically, you must mail in the following attachments postmarked no later than May 2. Put your name on all submissions:

One letter of recommendation from one of your high school athletic coaches.
A copy of your high school transcript indicated a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher
A copy of your commitment letter from the coach at the college where you will be playing the sport you indicate on the application below.

Mail the above information to:
Irv Noll Memorial Scholarship
Berks County Community Foundation
P.O. Box 212
Reading, PA 19603-0212

Please fill out the form below and submit electronically:

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:

High School Graduation Date:

Post-Secondary Plans

What educational institution are you planning to attend?

Will you be participating on the college's golf, basketball or baseball team?
Golf Baseball Basketball

Expected cost of tuition, etc. per year:

List any monetary graduation awards/scholarships (excluding loans) you have already received or anticipate receiving:

List any high school sports teams you have participated on and the number of years that you participated, as well as any outstanding achievements you've accomplished in those activities:

Employment:

Were you employed during the summer between your junior and senior year?
yes
no

If yes, list the following:

Employer:

Position:

Please attach a one-page essay that addresses the following: Why do you believe you deserve this scholarship and why is furthering your education and playing a sport in college important to you?

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.