Thomas T. and Christine Hegeman Wheatley Memorial Scholarship Fund

Berks County Community Foundation

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. High school seniors as well as adult students may apply. Preference will be given to current EMTs going into Paramedics, or individuals going into EMT or Paramedics. Preference will also be given to individuals who have an affiliation with the Emergency Health System in the Exeter, PA area, i.e. Exeter Ambulance, Lower Alsace, Reiffton and Stonersville. 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. 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.