Est. 2022 · Longview, Texas
A foundation for academic excellence.
A family scholarship foundation helping one student each year with financial relief from the rising cost of higher education.
A single, meaningful scholarship awarded annually toward higher education.
Born from gratitude and a deep belief that education changes lives.
Direct financial support against the ever-rising cost of college.
As the parents of two wonderful children, Dennis & Kim Bonnen understand the importance of obtaining a college or university degree after graduating high school.
They founded the Dennis and Kim Bonnen Foundation Scholarship in 2022 in an effort to assist one recipient every year with financial relief from the ever-rising cost of tuition.
The scholarship at a glance
The Founders
Dennis Bonnen served 24 years in the Texas House of Representatives and was sworn in as Texas House Speaker in 2019. Kim Bonnen is an accomplished attorney who has united legislative families through philanthropy. Together they make their home in Longview, Texas, with their sons Jackson and Gregory.
Read their full storyFrom the Blog
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