Thomas T. and Christine Hegeman Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Thomas T. and Christine Hegeman Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 18, 2025

Summary

The Thomas T. and Christine Hegeman Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2006 by Berks County Community Foundation, offers annual scholarships to Berks County residents pursuing education in medical fields such as EMT, Paramedics, Phlebotomy, or Nursing. Priority is given to current EMTs transitioning to Paramedics and applicants with a minimum of 30 hours of volunteer service in a medical capacity. This fund honors the legacy of Thomas and Christine Wheatley.

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. Thomas T. and Christine Hegeman Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund The Thomas T. Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund was established at Berks County Community Foundation in 2006. It was initially established at Exeter Ambulance Association in 2004, following the death of Thomas Wheatley. In July 2014, Christine Hegeman Wheatley, Thomas’ widow, passed away. At the time of Christine’s death, the family requested that the name of the “Thomas T. Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund” be changed to the “Thomas T. and Christine Hegeman Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund.” The fund will provide annual scholarships to benefit one or more Berks County residents who will be pursuing an education in one of the following medical fields: EMT, Paramedics, Phlebotomy or Nursing.  Preference will be given to current EMTs going into Paramedics, or individuals going into EMT or Paramedics. Applicants must have volunteered for at least 30 hours of service in the field in which they are selecting to further their education or in any other medical field.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Berks County residents who will be pursuing an education in one of the following medical fields: EMT, Paramedics, Phlebotomy or Nursing.High school seniors as well as adult students may apply.Current or recently graduated high school or college students must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in high school or college to apply for this scholarship.