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Congratulations Class of 2026

 

The Benton Foundation Board was honored to present $109,350 in scholarships to 52 deserving seniors at the Senior Awards Program held on May 6.

 

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the individuals, families, and businesses who have generously contributed to the foundation's endowment.

(photo credit: Jim Magdefrau)

Class of 2026 Benton Scholarship Foundation Awards video announcement

Class of 2026 Benton Scholarship Foundation Awards Program

Benton Scholarship Foundation Honor Roll - Businesses and families who have donated $10,000 or more to the BSF endowment. 

 

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Attention Class of 2027:

Get a jump start on the 2027 scholarship process. Start building your student profile today. (For complete directions, download the step-by-step guide.) 

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BSF claim form

Current BSF scholarship recipients, click here to download the Benton Scholarship Foundation Claim Form.

This form, along with updated transcripts, is needed in order to claim your scholarship. Please send these documents to: 

BSF -- c/o Carrie Newton, Treasurer, PO Box 129, Van Horne, IA 52346

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Benton Scholarship Foundation Facts

Our first scholarship of $150 was awarded in 1991.

As of 2026, the Benton Scholarship foundation has awarded more than 2,200 scholarships valued at over $1.5 million to Benton Community graduates.

The Benton Scholarship Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1990. Our mission is to help provide higher education for Benton Community graduates through the generous donations from businesses, patrons, and friends of Benton Community in the form of scholarships.

Our Community

We serve the rural Iowa communities of Atkins, Blairstown, Elberon, Keystone, Newhall, Norway, Van Horne, and Watkins.