Scholarships

Scholarships at RACC

Thanks to generous donations from college employees, alumni, members of the community, businesses and corporations, Reading Area Community College is able to offer scholarships to recognize academic achievement.

When investigating scholarships, be sure to note the deadline dates and requirements. Only apply to scholarships which you have all the eligibility requirements. Check spelling and grammar on the entire application and include an essay if required. Use specific examples when answering questions and be neat in all writing and documentation. All scholarship applicants should have a current completed FAFSA and meet federal eligibility requirements. If you win a scholarship, be sure to thank your provider.

Remember: Scholarships do not have to be repaid.

All Foundation for Reading Area Community College Scholarships are awarded according to financial aid and donor criteria. Foundation Scholarships are credited to the students' financial aid account and are disbursed according to financial aid timelines and policies. For a complete listing of RACC Scholarships and criteria, contact the Foundation for Reading Area Community College. Award amounts are determined on an annual basis by donor contributions, the Foundation Board of Directors and the financial need of the student.

Summer Scholarships at RACC

Deadline:  Noon, March 16, 2020

There will be a few scholarships available for students who have little or no Pell grant funding for summer classes at Reading Area Community College. 

For consideration, email the following 4 items to the Foundation for RACC at bcreasy@racc.edu:

  1. Your name 
  2. Student ID number
  3. The course(s) with section numbers that you are enrolling for
  4. Amount of your Pell grant (if unknown check with financial aid)

Students must have been RACC students in the 2019-2020 academic year, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and meet federal eligibility requirements for financial aid to be considered. Some restrictions apply.

Presidential Scholarships - Full Tuition Scholarships for Four Semesters

Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2020

Eligible recipients must be current seniors in high school who will graduate and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 at the time of application.

  • Reading Area Community College (RACC) will award up to one scholarship per high school, including all 18 Berks County public high schools, I-Lead Charter School, and Berks Catholic High School. One scholarship will also be awarded to one homeschool, cyber school, or other Berks County student who will complete high school that year. Additionally, two scholarships will be awarded to students participating in a JROTC Program at a Berks County high school.
  • Online Application
  • Paper Application - PDF PDF

Honors Scholars Award – Full Scholarship for Four Semesters

Eligible recipients must be new students or students who have earned less than 15 college credits with a combined SAT score of 1200 or an ACT score of at least 25 or who have tested into Honors Program classes. Recent high school graduates must have a minimum of a 3.5 GPA from high school.

Foundation for Reading Area Community College Scholarship

Deadline: June 1, 2020

With this one application, you will be considered for one of over 100 different scholarships. Eligible students must be enrolled for 6 credits or more for the fall 2020 semester at RACC.

Customers Bank Military Assistance Scholarship

Scholarships available each semester for students who served or are serving in the military but are not receiving veteran benefits because they have used up their military benefits, did not serve long enough or their benefits have expired. Students must be new students or have a 2.0 GPA or higher to apply. For veterans, a DD214 certifying “Honorable Discharge” is required (no other discharge qualifies).

Career Programs at RACC

Scholarships available for the following Short Term Career Programs at RACC:

  • Nurse Aide training: cost $1,390.00
    Scholarships up to $790.00
  • Phlebotomy training: approximate cost $6,500.00
    Scholarships up to $4,000.00

Students must pay the remaining balance and meet the federal guidelines for financial aid eligibility.
For more information on these programs, call 610-372-4721 ext. 5707.

Townsend Press Reading Contest

In this contest, students earn cash scholarships from Townsend Press by reading books. For every 10 books you read, you will be awarded $100.00.