Junior League of Reading
The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc. (JLR) established a scholarship for young women in the
greater Berks County area who have exhibited exemplary leadership skills within their
community. Eligible applicants must have graduated, or will be graduating in the Spring of 2021,
from a Berks County public or private high school, and plan to continue their education at a
college, university, vocational school, or professional school (an “Educational Institution”).
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) to be considered for
this scholarship.
The scholarship is for tuition only . "Tuition" means the cost of instruction and includes
required course-related lab fees and unbundled fees such as Technology Fees, Instructional
Fees, Student Activity Fees, and Student Service Fees. “Tuition” does not include room and
board, the cost of books and supplies, and the cost of transportation to and from the applicable
Educational Institution.
The Scholarship is for $5,000.00 and is paid directly to the Educational Institution at which the
applicant is enrolled. In the event that the $5,000.00 Scholarship exceeds the tuition for the
semester for which the Scholarship is awarded, any excess Scholarship money can be applied
to the next semester [or summer session] provided that the Scholarship recipient maintains a
2.0 GPA. If the Scholarship recipient does not exceed the tuition for the semester, or there are
remaining scholarship proceeds after paying the tuition for two semesters, the remaining
Scholarship proceeds must be returned to The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc.
The deadline for submission of this application and all supporting materials is Friday,
March 26, 2021. This deadline will not be extended for any reason.
Who May Apply for a Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc. Scholarship?
To be eligible for a JLR Scholarship, an applicant must:
● Be enrolled in, or be a graduate of, a public or private high school located in Berks
County, Pennsylvania;
● Be enrolled as a student in a college, university, or professional school, or accepted or
has the intention of being enrolled for Fall 2021;
● If she has already completed just one year of college, has attained a cumulative GPA of
at least 2.0 , or If she has completed more than one year of college and has attained a
cumulative GPA of at least 2.3 ;
● Be unrelated to any member of the Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc.
● No later than March 26, 2021, complete and submit this application and all supporting
materials to the Junior League of Reading, Pa Inc. at the address appearing at the
bottom of this page
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What Else is Required for Applicants Still in High School?
If you are a high school student who has not yet attended college, you are required to submit, in
addition to this application:
1. A writing sample, describing participation in any leadership training(s) and how that
experience(s) has supported the efforts you made to improve your community;
2. A letter of recommendation from your high school principal, your high school counselor,
or teacher;
3. A letter of recommendation from an adult (non-Junior League active/sustainer member)
in a leadership role from an outside organization that worked with you at least one year;
4. A certified transcript of your high school record;
5. If already accepted for Fall 2021, a copy of your acceptance by the college, university or
professional school for which you are requesting the Scholarship
What Else is Required for Applicants Who Are Already Attending College?
If you have graduated from high school and are attending college, in addition to this application
you are required to submit:
1. A certified transcript of your high school record;
2. A writing sample, describing participation in any leadership training(s) and how that
experience(s) has supported the efforts you made to improve your community;
3. A letter of recommendation from an adult (non-Junior League active/sustainer Member)
in a leadership role from an outside organization that worked with you at least one year;
4. A letter of recommendation from your college faculty advisor;
5. A certified transcript of your college record;
6. The college's certification that you are currently enrolled as a student and in good
standing.
Where Do I Send My Application and Supporting Materials?
Your Application consists of pages 3, 4 and 5 below and the supporting materials listed
above. Keep pages 1-2 of this booklet as a reference. Mail or email completed pages 3, 4 and
5 and all supporting materials to:
The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc. Scholarship
c/o Daphne McCollum, President-Elect
Junior League of Reading
1520 Penn Avenue
Wyomissing, PA 19610
Email: Info@jlreading.org
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Points to Remember
1. The absolute deadline for this application and all supporting materials is March 26, 2021.
2. These scholarships cover tuition and listed fees (see description above) ONLY.
3. You must be enrolled and remain enrolled as a student in a college, university, or
professional school.
4. A letter of recommendation from a high school principal, high school counselor or teacher
(high school applicants only) or from a college faculty advisor (applicants in college only) is
REQUIRED.
5. A letter of recommendation from an adult leader in an outside organization (non-Junior
League active or sustainer member) that you have worked with for more than one year is
REQUIRED.
6. You must submit a billing statement from the college in which you are enrolled to have your
scholarship portion paid.
7. Applicants may reapply each year they are enrolled in school if they meet all requirements.
Application for The Junior League of Reading, PA, Inc. Scholarship
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Your First and Last Name
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Your Address
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Your Email Address
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Date of Birth
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Preferred Telephone Number
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Alternate Telephone Number
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Your Guardian(s) First and Last Name
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Your Guardian(s) Telephone Number / Email Address
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Your Guardian(s) Occupation
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Current High School / College / University You Attend
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Previous High School(s) and years attended
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Name of College, University, Professional School you will attend next year
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Address of College / University / Professional School
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Telephone Number of College / University / Professional School Registrar’s Office
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If you are a high school student, what is the name of your School Counselor? If you are
a college student, what is the name of your Faculty Advisor?
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Telephone Number / Email address of your School Counselor / Faculty Advisor?
For the upcoming year, please circle which applies:
Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior
1st Year Grad Student 2nd Year Grad Student
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For the upcoming academic year, what is your current or intended major or discipline?
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What is the minimum number of credit hours a full-time student must take at your college
/ school?
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How many credit hours of study will you take next semester?
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What is the tuition per semester at the college you plan to attend? Remember that
"tuition" means the cost of instruction, other “unbundled” tuition related expenses and
required course-related lab fees. It does not include room and board, the cost of books
and supplies, and the cost of transportation to and from college. Remember to include an
invoice or printout of estimated costs.
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How many semesters or other periods of study constitute a complete academic year at
your college?
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On what date do classes start next semester?