Scholarship details:
This is an annual scholarship program, established in memory of Alan Miller, Esquire, a long standing and active board member of the World Affairs Council of Greater Reading, having served as Vice President. Alan was a Berks County native graduating from Wyomissing Area High School in 1975. He received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in 1979, and his law degree from University of Pittsburgh in 1982.   After years as an attorney in private practice, in 1996 he was hired as the Assistant County Solicitor, and in 1999 became the County Solicitor for the County of Berks. At the July 16, 2015 Commissioners’ meeting, Alan was presented with the Outstanding Solicitor of the Year Award for 2015 by the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) for his outstanding service to Berks County. Scholarships totaling $5,000 will be awarded annually to a qualifying student pursing studies in one of the fields below.

We have awarded $27,000 in scholarships to 21 individuals since the program inception.

Eligibility:
Berks County High School Seniors who plan to major in international studies, political science, public administration, or other related global studies.

Application:
Applications are closed for 2024

Deadline for submission of all materials:
April 19, 2024
Late applications will NOT be considered.

Selection process:
The successful candidates will be contacted via email by early May.

Award decision:
Award recipients will be announced and presented at the World Affairs Council meeting on May 8, 2024 at Alvernia University.