Berks County Community Foundation-The Berks County Bar Foundation Scholarship Application

The Berks County Bar Foundation Scholarship

This scholarship is limited to Berks County residents who are graduating seniors who intend to pursue a career related to law or a law-related field. The amount of the scholarship is between $1,000 and $2,000.

To be considered for this scholarship, complete and submit the following form electronically between January 15 and April 10.

In addition to submitting the form below electronically by April 10, mail in the following attachment postmarked no later than April 10. Identify your name on mailed submission.

A copy of your high school transcript.
Two letters of reference from persons who are not related to you.
A copy of your acceptance letter from the school where you will be furthering your education.

Mail the above information to:

Berks County Bar Foundation Scholarship

c/o Berks County Community Foundation

P.O. Box 212

Reading, PA 19603-0212

To be considered for this scholarship, complete and submit the following form electronically between January 15 and April 10.

Applicant Name:

Prefix	First	MI	Last	Suffix

Street Address:

Address 2 (optional):

City:

State: Zip Code:

Home Phone Number:

Email address:

Date of Birth:

How long have you lived in Berks County?

Your Parents

Your father's name:

Your father's address:

Your father's occupation:

Your mother's name:

Your mother's address:

Your mother's occupation:

Education

High School:

Grade Point Average:

College Plans

Have you been accepted at a college, university or academy?

Yes
No

If yes, which one?:

What career do you intend to pursue?

Activities, Awards and Honors

List all school activities in which you have participated during the past four years (e.g. student government, music, sports, etc.)

List all community activities in which you have particpated without pay during the past four years (e.g. Boy/Girl Scouts, hospital, volunteer, Special Olympics, etc.).

List any special awards, honors and offices held:

Financial Information

Projected cost of tuition:

How are you planning to finance your education?

Have you received or do you anticipate receiving any loans or scholarships? If so, please indicate which one(s) and the amount of each:

Employment:

List your past positions of employment, including summer employment, if any.

Current or most recent employer:

Dates:

Employer:

Position:

Reason for leaving (if applicable):

Previous employer:
Dates:

Employer:

Position:

Reason for leaving:

Please attach a paragraph describing your personal goals and ambitions as related to the pursuit of your career.

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.