If you would like to be able to save your application so that you can work on it from different devices or at different times, please email us before you begin filling out the application.  You will be given a password and a link to the 2026 Student Scholarship Application that you can save. If you do not need to be able to save your work, please go ahead and fill-out the application below.

Students may use this combined application to apply for the following three scholarships. 

  • The Benscoter Lyle Galloway Scholarships are funded through generous endowment gifts to the Foundation, and are awarded every year to support the post-secondary educational goals of students graduating from Kendrick High School. The endowment was established by Richard and Vicky Benscoter in the belief that quality of life and ability to achieve life goals are rooted in education. Four generations of the Benscoter family were born and raised and worked their farms on American Ridge, so their own roots are deep in the community, and they are committed to ensuring its future. The scholarship fund also honors the memory of family members William and Dorothy Lyle, who likewise believed in and supported the Kendrick Juliaetta and 7 Ridges community. In 2025 Patti and Larry Galloway, whose own pioneer farming roots on Big Bear Ridge are deep, gave additional monies from their estate to further endow the scholarship. Patti worked in the medical field for many years and Larry was an electrician. All graduating seniors and alumni from KHS qualify for this scholarship.
  • The Lesley Gold-Kopp Scholarship was initiated in the year 2020. Lesley Gold-Kopp (KHS class of 1968) was the daughter of Richard and Vicky Benscoter. This scholarship was started by Lesley’s  classmates at KHS as a memorial and remembrance for her and her career as a nurse. This scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to KHS graduates entering the nursing, medical or dental field.
  • The Parks Family Scholarship was started many years ago by Luther Parks, a long time Kendrick Joint School District Board Member. While in years past, the school district has awarded this scholarship, in recent years the KJ7 Education Foundation has the privilege of awarding it on behalf of the Parks Family. This scholarship award is granted to those who are seeking to enter fields relating to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. The Parks Family, who have continued the scholarship with annual contributions, feel these educational pursuits are of the utmost importance, especially in years to come.

Scholarship Eligibility

  • Applicant must be a graduating senior at Kendrick High School or a KHS alumni applying within 5 years of graduation year.
  • Applicant must plan on attending an accredited college, university, community college, technical school or any educational course(s) that result in a certificate.

Scholarship Application Process

  • Applications are available online at kj7educationfoundation.org. You may fill it out below or you can click here to download a copy.
  • The required student essay, high school transcript and both letters of recommendation must be included with the application. Applications lacking any of the required documents listed below will not be considered.

Scholarship Timeline

  • Completed applications must be received by March 30th.
  • The applicant’s guidance counselor/Advisor will notify the applicant by mid May if a scholarship has been awarded.

Required Documents

You will be asked to upload the following information. Please be prepared with these documents before starting to fill-out the application. 

Please compress your .pdf files before trying to upload them.  You can do this free of charge here – https://www.adobe.com/acrobat/online/compress-pdf.html

Please write an essay of no more than 500 words, in which you discuss the following:

  • Your education goals: what field of study do you intend to pursue, and why?
  • Your career goals: how do you think you will use your degree or certification to enhance your employment prospects?
  • To what extent have you been involved in community activities, through local youth organizations and volunteer opportunities?
  • What have you learned, and how has your community involvement affected your perspective?
  • What other activities fill your free time (family, hobbies, after-school or summer employment), and what are they important to you?
  • What are your strongest personal characteristics and special talents? Describe what sets you apart as an individual.
  • Please share some of your most meaningful challenges and successes – your proudest moment, or your greatest personal challenge.We would like to hear about who you are, what you value, and where you are going. We want to understand your inspirations, challenges, hopes and dreams.

Please attach two (2) signed letters of recommendation

Letter of Recommendation #1: Should be on school letterhead from an employed member of the school district who is familiar with your work and your qualifications for this scholarship. Please do not submit a form letter.

Letter of Recommendation #2: Should be from a community member or other individual who knows you well, but is not related to you. This letter should provide insights on your life and activities outside of school.

To get a copy of your high school transcript, contact your school’s registrar or guidance office directly.

Applications lacking any of the required documents listed below will not be considered.

Benefits & Conditions of Kendrick Juliaetta & 7 Ridges Education Foundation Scholarship Awards

  • This scholarship will help to pay for tuition and fees at the college, university, community college, technical school or education continuation course(s) of the applicant’s choice during fall and spring semesters, provided that the student remains in good standing. Any remaining funds may be used to purchase course materials.
  • The number of scholarships to be awarded and the amount of the awards have not yet been determined. This information will be shared with students by the School Counselor or a member of the Foundation Board.
  • Scholarships will be disbursed in two equal installments in the fall and spring semesters. The funds will be disbursed directly to the college, university, community college, technical school or education course that the student attends.
  • Disbursement of scholarship payments for the spring semester will require proof of satisfactory academic progress, which will be defined as earning a GPA of 2.5 or better with a minimum of nine (9) semester hours. An official transcript must be sent to the Kendrick Juliaetta & 7 Ridges Education Foundation following the close of the fall and spring semesters. Scholarship payments for the spring semester will not be disbursed if an official transcript is not received.
  • Any unused portion of the scholarship will remain with the Kendrick Juliaetta & 7 Ridges Education Foundation.

2026 Student Scholarships Application