# Dr. Brenton Bennett Memorial Scholarship

> Up to $1,000 from Emporia Community Foundation. Deadline Apr 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/dr-brenton-bennett-memorial-scholarship
- Provider: Emporia Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Up to $1,000
- Deadline: Deadline Apr 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/ks
- Official page: https://www.emporiacf.org/general-scholarships.cfm
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Emporia Community Foundation offers the Dr. Brenton Bennett Memorial Scholarship to support graduating high school seniors who are pursuing careers in the dental field. To qualify, applicants must be graduating from one of several specific Kansas school districts, which include USD 251 North Lyon County, USD 252 Southern Lyon County, USD 253 Emporia, USD 284 Chase County, or USD 386 Madison. Eligible students must also be applying to an undergraduate program in dental assisting, dental hygiene, or pre-dentistry. 

This program provides a $1,000 non-renewable award to help cover educational expenses. The foundation administers the application process directly, and candidates must submit their completed materials to the organization by the April 1st deadline. While this scholarship does not require a FAFSA or state financial aid application for eligibility, students are generally encouraged to complete those forms to secure additional federal and state funding. Interested students can download the application directly from the provider's website.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: KS
- Education level: High school student
- Year: 12th grade
- Must be a graduating high school senior from USD 251 North Lyon County, USD 252 Southern Lyon County, USD 253 Emporia, USD 284 Chase County, or USD 386 Madison. Must be applying to dental assisting, dental hygiene, or pre-dentistry programs.

## How to apply

Download the application from the website and submit it directly to the Emporia Community Foundation.

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