Attention seniors: Get a jump start on the 2026 scholarship process. Start building your student profile today. (For complete directions, download the step-by-step guide.)
Key dates:
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Application opens - December 19, 2025
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Application closes - March 22, 2026 (midnight)
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Awards presented - May 6, 2026
Congratulations Class of 2025
The Benton Foundation Board was honored to present $104,600 in scholarships to 63 deserving seniors at the Senior Awards Program held on May 7.
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 2025 Benton Scholarship Foundation Awards video announcement
Class of 2025 Benton Scholarship Foundation Awards Program
Benton Scholarship Foundation Honor Roll - Businesses and families who have donated $10,000 or more to the BSF endowment.
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
Benton Scholarship Foundation Facts
Our first scholarship of $150 was awarded in 1991.
As of 2025, the Benton Scholarship foundation has awarded more than 2,000 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.
