The application period is open, and the foundation is accepting applications through March 15.
One student athlete will be selected from each of Pierce County’s 32 high schools, and one from Ben Cheney’s hometown of South Bend, to receive the $3,000 scholarship.
Through this scholarship, we aim to follow Ben Cheney’s vision and support outstanding student athletes in Pierce County who plan to attend a vocational, 2- or 4-year school in the coming fall.
One student athlete will be selected from each of Pierce County’s 32 high schools, and one from Ben Cheney’s hometown of South Bend, to receive the $3,000 scholarship.
Through this scholarship, we aim to follow Ben Cheney’s vision and support outstanding student athletes in Pierce County who plan to attend a vocational, 2- or 4-year school in the coming fall.
Basic criteria include;
- Must be a high school senior
- Graduating this year from a Pierce County or South Bend high school
- Who played at least one year of a WIAA varsity sport
- And plans to attend a voc/tech, 2- or 4-year college in the fall
You can find all program information, eligibility, and the application online at benbcheneyfoundation.org/