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Applications Open April 2024

Up to $6,000 for rising college Freshmen

About Benson

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Father. Husband. Son. Brother. Friend. Coach. Co-worker. Leader. These words describe Benson Louie, who lost his life tragically at the age of 50 in 2017. 

Benson was a native San Franciscan who had a passion for volleyball. He was a fierce competitor who translated his on-court experience to coaching. He was recognized as a leader in the Chinese American volleyball community.

A diligent worker, he was known on his UPS route to be friendly and thoughtful.

As a friend, his generosity with his time, energy and talent were unmatched. He approached life with vigor and never backed down from a challenge.

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About Benson

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For the high-school class of 2025, the Fund will offer two scholarships in the amount of up to $6,000 each for rising freshmen enrolled at an accredited four year college/university or community college in the  2025-26 academic year and particpated in two years of organized volleyball in high school (please see application form for more details). 

Apply after April 1st.

Applications due May 15th.

• Number of awards: 2

• Amount: Up to &6,000 each

• Total award each year: $12,500

• Type: Non-recurring

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The Benson Louie Scholarship is NOT an academic or athletic scholarship! Rather, the Fund values students who exemplify Benson's strengths:

Passion - Intense conviction

Persistence - Continuing on despite adversity

Leadership - The ability to influence others

Generosity - The desire to give to others

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Applications Due June 1, 2025

Our Fiscal Plan

The Benson Louie Scholarship Fund is designed to be sustainable for years. Unfortunately, the skyrocketing cost of university threatens to weaken the impact of our scholarships over time.

Continued contributions help us to mitigate the increasing cost of higher education for these well-deserving students. 

Our partnership with Friends of Roots, a 510(c)3 non-profit organization, insures the integrity of our selection process and allows us to receive tax-deductible donations.

Friends of Roots

A 501(c)3 non-profit organization
Tax-ID: (45-3594189)
1559 B Sloat Blvd Suite 266
San Francisco, CA 94132

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Our Fiscal Sponsor

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Congratulations to our recipients!

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Pickleball Picnic

Our Pickleball Picnic will be back for its third year with more playing time and more fun! Registration is FREE this year and we're offering free lessons for beginners. Click below for more information.

Team Benson

Steering Committee

Mona Choi

Barre Fong

Justin Lam

Rosemary Lam

Sandy Lim

Mimi Wong
Elizabeth Louie

Chelsea Lam

Contact Us

Questions?Email

Leadership Gifts

The Thomas and Eva Fong Foundation

Barre & Arina Fong Family

Sandy Lim Family

Slainte Volleyball Club

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