Dj Wetzel Fund of First United Church of Christ Grant

The Dj Wetzel Fund, established in 2017 at the Berks County Community Foundation, offers scholarships to members of Berks County UCC churches pursuing higher education. This initiative supports students enrolled in various educational programs, including colleges, vocational schools, and life enrichment courses. Previous scholarship recipients can reapply in subsequent years, ensuring opportunities for continued educational advancement without preferential treatment. This fund contributes to the foundation's goal of benefiting local students and community causes.

Berks County Community Foundation
Since that time, the foundation has grown to manage hundreds of charitable funds. Each year, the funds distribute millions of dollars in scholarships and grants to support local students and nonprofit organizations and causes.
Scholarships will be awarded to members of Berks County UCC churches who are continuing their education after high school at a college or university, graduate school, vocational school, or in a life enrichment program. Previous recipients of a scholarship from this opportunity may apply again and be considered in a subsequent year, however, there is no preferential treatment given to previous recipients.