We know that Ben's unique personality has influenced so many lives.  He worked very hard to focus so he could learn and deal with daily life due to his Autism/ADHD.  In memory of his amazing accomplishments in his short life, we partnered with Jumet Charitable Foundation and started a scholarship in Ben’s name. Our hope is to help kids with special needs as they move onto higher education whether that is a trade school, 2 year school, or 4 year college.  We had high hopes for Ben to go to college someday, but we managed our expectations knowing he may very well attend a trade school or go directly into the workforce.  Special needs kids learn differently and are different, but being different doesn't make them less.  We want to help reward these kids for their hard work and choice to pursue a higher education.

In 2022 Benjamin Marks Banks, Jr. Memorial Scholarship came under Benjamin M. Banks, Jr. Memorial Foundation.
We will be forever grateful for Julie and Jan Jumet for giving us this opportunity to remember and honor Ben Jr. through a Memorial Scholarship. It has been both rewarding and healing to continue our love for Ben Jr. in this way.