Scholarship Application

The Yocum Institute’s mission is to connect and enrich our community through arts education, creative performance, and innovative programs. To keep our mission going, we are committed to providing equal access to the arts for all in Berks County.

Steps to Apply for a Scholarship

Complete the application below
Submit financial documentation to our office at 3000 Penn Ave, West Lawn
Financial information includes the most recent tax return as well as paystubs for ALL MEMBERS OF THE HOUSEHOLD. Applications without financial support documentation will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
Complete applications are reviewed by our Executive Director in the order in which they are received.
The application process takes 2-4 weeks to complete depending on when financial information is received.
Scholarships go into effect the day they are approved and are good for one year. After 1 year, families must reapply.
Scholarships are not retroactive, so please account for the turnaround time when planning to register for a class.
Families will be notified of application status once it has been reviewed.
Families will then need to register through the front desk (not online) so that the scholarship can be applied.

Summer Camp Scholarships: Complete applications are due by March 15 for the upcoming season. After early April, as funds are available, applications will be received. You may apply for one to no more than five weeks of Camp(s), please be specific as to your preferred weeks on your application.

To submit your scholarship application for consideration, please fill in the form below. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Colleen Shrawder at cshrawder@yocuminstitute.org

Scholarship Application

Please take a few moments to fill out the form.

Applicant's First Name

Applicant's Last Name

Date

Birth Date (if under 18)

What class are you applying for?

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State

Postal / Zip code

Day Phone

Evening Phone

Scholarships are awarded annually and limited to one course per students per session/semester. At the end of each session continuation of the scholarship for subsequent session based upon instructor’s evaluation. *Please note that the funds are limited and applying does not guarantee funding.

IF STUDENT IS UNDER 18, A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

Parent/Guardian First Name

Parent/Guardian Last Name

Employer's Name

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City

State

Postal / Zip code

Business Phone

Parents are

Married

Divorced

Single

Number of Child Dependents in Household

Number of Adult Dependents in Household

Child’s Current School Name

Grade to be completed by June

Have You Ever Previously Received an Institute Scholarship?

Yes

Financial Information Required
All applicants must submit supplemental financial documentation in order to be considered for a scholarship. This includes the most recent Tax Return (first two pages) and a copy of two most recent paystubs. Information can be mailed to us at 3000 Penn Ave, West Lawn PA 19609

Upload Supporting Documents Below

List All Income Sources

Workplace

Annual Amount

Workplace

Annual Amount

Workplace

Annual Amount

Additional Details

Please list anything additional that you would like for us to know for the review process in the box below. Thank you.

Thanks for submitting, the application process takes 2-4 weeks to complete. Be sure to upload complete information and docs to expedite the process.

BERKS COUNTY’S LEADER IN COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION

Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application

IF STUDENT IS UNDER 18, A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:

BERKS COUNTY’S LEADER
IN COMMUNITY ARTS EDUCATION