Since 1998, the Foundation has awarded over $300,000 in scholarships to graduates of Bennington High School.
Currently, the Foundation awards more than $50,000 in scholarships annually and that number continues to grow. Each student selected demonstrates a balance of academic excellence, extracurricular participation and community service throughout their high school careers.
Currently, the Foundation awards the following scholarships each spring
Foundation Gold
One, $5,000 scholarship to the top applicant that excels in academics, extracurricular activities, leadership and character. This scholarship is paid over two years.
Foundation Silver
One, $3,500 scholarship to the applicant that displays a highly effective amount of leadership in school with high academics, various activities and strong character. This scholarship is paid over two years.
Foundation Bronze
Ten, $2,000 scholarships to applicants who perform at a high level academically, engage in various activities and display strong character.
Foundation Career
Two, $2,000 scholarships to applicants planning to attend a two-year school to acquire skills that provide a service to our community.
Foundation Merit Gold
$1,500 scholarships to applicants that earned a minimum of a 30 on the ACT and a minimum of a 3.95 GPA.
Foundation Merit Silver
$1,000 scholarships to applicants that earned a minimum of a 28 on the ACT and a minimum of a 3.75 GPA.
Foundation Merit Bronze
$500 scholarships to applicants that earned a minimum of a 27 on the ACT and a minimum of a 3.50 GPA.
2018 Scholarship Recipients are:
Foundation Gold $5,000 Sophia Lanphier
Foundation Silver $3,500 Zach Wullenwaber
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Allie Drew
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Mary Claire Opheim
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Thomas Spoehr
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Hunter Blum
Foundation Bronze $2,000 William Johnston
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Kollin Heddens
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Nicolett Carey
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Kelsey Eihausen
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Sarah Christensen
Foundation Bronze $2,000 Machaela Puck
Foundation Career $2,000 Garrett Derengowski
Foundation Career $2,000 Tyler Remmereid
Foundation Markman $500 Garrett Derengowski
Foundation Merit Gold $1,500 Jordan Crisman
Foundation Merit Gold $1,500 Alexandra Hiscock
Foundation Merit Gold $1,500 Olivia Thompson
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Madison Dreessen
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Mitchell in den Bosch
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Ava Limbo
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Stanford Max Meradith
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Abigail Schmidt
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Cole Schumacher
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Alyssa Shults
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Jessica Warnke
Foundation Merit Silver $1,000 Aaron Wynn
Foundation Merit Bronze $500 Drew Erickson
Foundation Merit Bronze $500 Alexis Gutschow
Foundation Merit Bronze $500 Claire Huber
Foundation Merit Bronze $500 Cole Larson
Foundation Merit Bronze $500 Elise Ratigan
Foundation Merit Bronze $500 Jacob Weikel
All-Star Kids Employee $500 Lydia Schrum
All-Star Kids Employee $500 Hunter Ponce
All-Star Kids Employee $500 Nathan Herrera
The scholarship application can be obtained from Ryan Rischling, Bennington High School guidance counselor beginning January 1st each year or on the Foundation website between January 1st and March 1st. Completed scholarship applications must be submitted to Ryan Rischling on or before March 1st.
To establish a scholarship or make a contribution to the Scholarship Program please contact Executive Director, Regina Meradith at (402) 490-5269 or click here to make a secure online donation today.