Richard H. Bell Scholarship

This scholarship fund honors Dick Bell, the former chairman of the Highlights companies, president of Highlights for Children, and a former teacher and school administrator. Dick was an enthusiastic supporter of the Highlights Foundation programs and attended almost all of the Chautauqua Writers’ Workshops.

Get more information about the scholarship process and apply here.

Join his family in continuing Dick’s legacy: to donate to the Richard Bell Scholarship, use the form below or send your check to the Highlights Foundation, 814 Court Street, Honesdale, PA 18431.

Richard H. Bell Scholarship

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