Scholarships & Awards

An award of $22,000 per year, Shirk Scholarships are offered to Berks County students who are dedicated to community service, leadership, strength of character and commitment to excellence.

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An award of $20,000 per year, Presidential Scholars generally academically rank in the top 5% of their graduating class and demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to service.

Awards $18,000 per year. Dean’s Scholars have excellent academic records and demonstrate a commitment to school and community.

An award of $15,000 per year, these Albright Scholars have strong academic records.

North 13th Street in Reading, Pennsylvania is noted by Ripley’s Believe it or Not as the only place in the United States where a student can go from kindergarten through college by taking classes at schools on the same street. In recognition of this educational phenomenon, the 13th Street Scholarship is awarded to all accepted students who have graduated from Reading High School, Northeast Middle School and 13th & Green and/or 13th & Union Elementary Schools.

This prestigious invitation-only scholarship covers full tuition, as well as room and board costs at Albright College. It is awarded to students who display exceptional academic performance and have a desire to hone their creative and critical thinking skills so they may serve their communities beyond Albright.

Students who are invited to apply must submit a prompted essay as well as a character recommendation. Select students will then be invited to campus for a series of interviews, including a meeting with the President of Albright College.

Albright College is incredibly fortunate to have a committed group of donors who passionately support our efforts. Thanks to their kindness and generosity, we are able to provide a world of wonderful opportunities for our students. 

To be considered for more than 250 endowed scholarships totaling more than $2+ million, please complete all questions in your Albright College application that would help determine your eligibility.

Awards $16,000 per year to students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and a commitment to building meaningful relationships within their school and community. Connection Scholars value collaboration, engagement, and the power of community both inside and outside the classroom.

If you are a child, grandchild or sibling of an Albright College graduate, you are eligible to receive the Legacy Award. Candidates must provide documentation of legacy status in their application prior to an offer of admission.

At Albright College, we believe talent takes many forms. Whether you express your abilities through the arts, scientific discovery, writing and communication, technology, mathematics, or creative problem-solving, we want to recognize what makes you stand out.

The Albright College Talent Award recognizes incoming students who demonstrate exceptional talent, creativity, skill, or achievement and who want to continue developing those abilities as members of the Albright community. Current Albright students are not eligible for the award.

Students selected for a Talent Award may receive $2,000 per year while meeting the requirements of the award.

Students may submit work for consideration in more than one category; however, each student may receive a maximum of one Talent Award.

Choose a category below to learn more about eligible talents, submission requirements, and how to apply.

Talent Award Recipient Expectations

Talent Award recipients are expected to remain active contributors to the Albright community.

Recipients must complete 80 hours of approved service each academic year—40 hours per semester—within an Albright department, program, or activity related to their recognized talent.

Service opportunities will vary by area and may include supporting academic departments, laboratories, studios, performances, productions, publications, tutoring, research, events, showcases, or other approved activities.

Students will work with an appropriate Albright faculty or staff member to identify opportunities and document completion of their service requirement.

Continued receipt of the Talent Award is contingent upon meeting the program’s annual requirements and remaining in good academic standing as a full-time Albright College student.

In recognition of its affiliation with the United Methodist Church, Albright offers awards to incoming students who are active in their United Methodist Church. Candidates must provide a letter from their pastor clearly stating their active membership in the church. This letter must be received prior to May 1.

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