Our Mission
GRIP is a group of dedicated community volunteers committed to raising awareness about immigration issues in Berks County. Through education, communication, and advocacy, we focus on supporting local youth and their families as they navigate educational challenges, explore pathways to citizenship, and work towards becoming active, contributing community members.
GRIP Dreamer Scholarship
GRIP is a group of dedicated community volunteers committed to raising awareness about immigration issues in Berks County. Through education, communication, and advocacy, we focus on supporting local youth and their families as they navigate educational challenges, explore pathways to citizenship, and work towards becoming active, contributing community members.




Apply for the GRIP dreamer scholarship
How to Apply?
Follow the Application Steps Below:
Go to BCCF.org and click on “scholarships” in blue at the top left.


Based on your Universal Application answers, it will determine your list of eligible BCCF scholarships, including the GRIP Scholarship.

Go to BCCF.org and click on “scholarships” in blue at the top left.

GRIP DREAMER Scholarship Fund
our achievement Facts
Since 2013
- 159 scholarships Awarded
- 65 recipients
- $188,500 awarded
2024 scholarships $15, 500 Awarded
- 16 students
Degrees earned by our scholarship recipients
- 7 Associate’s
- 19 Bachelor’s
- 1 Master’s