The Johnny Bench Fund

The  purpose of the Johnny Bench Fund is to provide scholarships  to college and university undergraduates who have displayed both  academic and athletic credentials during their high school careers, and  who are in need of financial help to begin or continue their education  at the college or university level.

• The  Johnny Bench Scholarship Fund was established with a donation of  $25,000 in 1983 by the Cincinnati Reds as a tribute to Johnny’s illustrious 17-year career with the team.
• Over 1,250 recipients have received grants through the 2022 graduating school year, including over 60 from Johnny’s home town of Binger, OK.
• More than $2 Million in scholarships have been granted from the Johnny Bench Scholarship Fund.

For students residing within the I-275 boundary and attending the  University of Cincinnati, Miami University, Mt. St. Joseph University,  Northern Kentucky University, Thomas More College and Cincinnati State.  Also for students residing in Binger OK attending college in Oklahoma.   Applicants must have participated in athletics.