Carl O. Benner Elementary

Carl O. Benner Elementary School

East Lincoln Hwy, Coatesville, Pa 19320

Carl O. Benner Scholarship

For over 70 years (1934 to 2004), the Carl O. Benner Scholarship has been awarded to graduating seniors at Coatesville Area High School who best embody Carl’s belief in scholarship, character and good citizenship. This scholarship has been awarded to students who would otherwise not have sufficient financial resources to pursue their education at a post-secondary level. Over the years, the fund has helped hundreds of students achieve their dreams of success.

The Carl O. Benner Scholarship Fund was established in 1934 to honor the memory of Carl O. Benner, a former Superintendent of Coatesville Schools, community leader, and outstanding educator. The fund was started with proceeds from “tag sales” surrounding the 1934 Homecoming Football game. In 2001, the Carl O. Benner Scholarship Fund became a fund of the Chester County Community Foundation. The Foundation, working with the Trustees of the Fund and the Coatesville Area School District annually awards scholarships to qualifying students.

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