J.F.Goodwin

The J. F. Goodwin Scholarship Club was founded in 1936 by Dr. J. F. Goodwin, a young  black physician who saw a great need for educational support in the black community of Bethlehem. Along with practicing medicine, he preached a gospel of education beyond high school to equip young people, to meet the challenges of life.

Some years later Dr. Goodwin re-located to Reading, PA where he continued his work with young black people and founded a sister club.

Dr. Goodwin found the time through the years to remain active in both clubs. In 1956 the J. F. Goodwin Scholarship Fund was established at act as custodian.

Purpose:
To promote scholarship and develop culture in our community;
To promote better interracial understanding and fellowship;
To obtain scholarship aid, whenever possible, for our graduates;
To offer financial assistance to our students who are eligible;
To encourage advanced education;
To act as counselors in choice of vocation;
To aid in character training in cooperation with the Bethlehem Area; School District;
To uphold and promote the general interest in education;

Grant Information

*Applications are accepted from students enrolled in the Bethlehem Area
School District only

*Scholarships and Grants are contingent upon availability of funds

*Scholarships and Grants are directed toward African-American students  

Application Form Instructions:

  • Please print clearly or type the application
  • Deadline for application is May 1
  • New Applications must be accompanied by: copy of letter of acceptance from the intended college or university essayor biographical of applicant, success story. (limit to 250 words) photo of applicant
  • Renewal Applications must be accompanied by: letter of good academic standing
  • Mail completed form and required materials to:
    J.F. Goodwin Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 386, Bethlehem, PA  18016

Grants have been suspended due to economic conditions in 2009.
Thank You.