Giving Opportunities

Presidential Hope Fund
To help all students and families in financial need and facing hardships.

Reading CollegeTowne
A strategic enabler that will redefine our academic programs and expand our roots in the Reading community.

Bruce Cobb Memorial Scholarship
Support a Philadelphia Center student who displays the tenacity and courage to succeed against all odds.

Bryan Dreibelbis Accounting Scholarship
Honors accounting educator Bryan T. Dreibelbis and is awarded to accounting students.

Alvernia Athletic Club
Support the Alvernia Athletic Club general fund which supports the department's highest priorities.

Larrie S. Thomas Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship remembers Criminal Justice alumna, Larrie Summer Thomas.

Professor Edgard Hartung Emeritus Award
Honors Professor Hartung’s memory and is awarded to a CJ student entering law enforcement.

Alvernia University Golf Outing
Proceeds provide financial aid to Alvernia students, as well as the Chris Schlager Endowment to support maintenance and upgrades for athletic facilities.

Reading Collegiate Scholars Program
Collaborative effort to assist Reading students with college readiness and financial support.

Alternative Breaks
Students will go to various locations during the year to serve and learn about specific social justice issues.

Boscov Scholars Program
Help committed and hard working students realize their dream of higher education in Berks County.

Newcombe Scholarship
Supports mature women students that need financial aid in order to complete their education at Alvernia.


General Endowment
Ensure a continuous source of funding for scholarships, research, teaching, and programs.

Emma S. Yoh Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship remembers long-time education faculty member Emma S. Yoh.

Bruce Cobb Memorial Scholarship
Support a Philadelphia Center student who displays the tenacity and courage to succeed against all odds.

Graduating Class Gift
Graduating Class Students will receive a gold tassel for making a gift.

Real World Learning
Support hands-on educational opportunities through internships, field experiences, projects and programs.