Hello. I’m Stefan Benson. My son, Zac, and I are Webster High School graduates. Deb and I returned to this area from the Twin Cities to raise our family. To encourage and support area seniors considering a trade career, Benson Ace Hardware is proud and happy to offer Benson ACE Helpful Place Scholarships, an annual program for Webster and Frederic high school seniors.

Each year, Benson Ace offers $500 scholarships to two Webster seniors and two Frederic seniors. (Our first scholarship recipients were from the Class of 2020.) 

• Eligibility Requirements: Grade point average 2.5 or higher, and plans to attend a technical/trade school or work as an intern/apprentice with an employer in trades like HVAC, plumbing, electrical, engine/auto repair, welding, or construction.
• Interested seniors can obtain a one-page application in the schools’ counseling offices or by clicking the application link here.
• Applications are due during April of each school year. 

Benson Ace Hardware awards the scholarships by drawing names from completed applications. We decided to draw names because we believe success is possible for anyone with hard work, a can-do attitude, prayerful thought, and a little bit of luck.

Recipients are recognized during the schools’ annual awards night events in May. Scholarship checks are issued to recipients after 90 days of confirmed technical/trade school attendance or 90 days of confirmed employment as interns or apprentices.

Class of 2025 Benson Ace Helpful Place Scholarship applications are due April 11, 2025.

Applications are available in Webster and Frederic school counseling offices. Or download an application below.