Ben Bonner was a beloved son and brother who brought light to the lives of everyone he knew.
Ben was kind, compassionate, gentle, and a friend to everyone. He loved helping others in any way he could, including emotionally, spiritually, and physically. Ben strove to not let socioeconomic status get in the way of his friendships and wanted to uplift the underprivileged.
This scholarship aims to honor Ben Bonner’s legacy by supporting low-income students who are interested in pursuing careers in the trades.
Any low-income undergraduate trades student or high school senior interested in trade school may apply for this scholarship.
To apply, tell us why you’re passionate about the trade you’re pursuing and how you hope to give back to your community in the future.
Why are you passionate about the trade you are pursuing? What are some ways you plan to give back to your community in the future?
The application deadline is Nov 30, 2023. Winners will be announced on Dec 30, 2023.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Dec 30, 2023. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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