Helen M. Clymer Scholarship Fund Grant

Helen M. Clymer Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 19, 2025

Summary

The Helen M. Clymer Scholarship Fund, established by the Berks County Community Foundation, supports single mothers in Berks County who are pursuing their education. Annually, scholarships are awarded to mothers who have sole guardianship of children aged 17 or younger, enabling them to achieve their educational goals. This initiative reflects the foundation's commitment to fostering educational opportunities and supporting local families in need.

Overview

Berks County Community Foundation Berks County Community Foundation was founded in 1994 to help individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives. 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. Helen M. Clymer Scholarship Fund One or more scholarships will be distributed annually to single mothers who are residents of Berks County and who are furthering their education. For the purposes of this fund, a single mother is defined as a woman who has sole guardianship for one or more natural children. One or more of her children must be 17 years of age or younger in order for the mother to receive awards from this fund.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Single mothers who are residents of Berks County and who are furthering their education.