About the Scholarship

This scholarship is for high school seniors and college students who are not eligible for federal/state financial aid; it is preferred that applicants have DACA status. Students must graduate from Berks County, PA, high schools and reside in Berks County; students must also have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and a family income that is 187 percent of the federal poverty level or less. Application requirements for the GRIP Dreamer Scholarship Fund are:Application form Essay Official Transcript Eligibility documentation Tax return

Eligibility Criteria

This award is for international students. Please note: Students must be ineligible for federal and/or state financial aid to apply for this award. It is preferred that students have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status. Must be a high school senior or current college student. Must attend or have graduated from a high school located in Berks County, Pennsylvania, AND must have a current primary home located in Berks County. Must be 30 years of age or under. Must enroll full time. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, or an 85 percent or higher on a 100-percent scale. The grade point average must have been earned in high school if the student is a senior or has not yet attended college; otherwise, the grade point average must have been earned in college. Must have a family income equal to 187 percent of the federal poverty level or less (approximately $44,000 for a family of four).In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View

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