Bernhard A. Kainer Foundation

MARCH 1927 - MAY 2024

Bernhard A. Kainer was born in March 5, 1927 and passed in May 13, 2024. He was a 60 year member of the Lake Worth High 12 Club No. 316, an order of FreeMasonry founded in 1959. He was honored as High Twelvian of the Year in 2023 by the Florida State High 12 Association.
He dedicated his Masonic career working with educators, and in 2013 founded the Government Bee in West Palm Beach County Schools, where students were asked questions in forum style debate about the United States Constitution.

The Bernhard Adolf Kainer Foundation (BKF) awards grants of one-thousand and five-hundred dollars to applicants who submit a five hundred word essay on the United States Constitution. Applicants complete the BKF application form which is then judged by our Board of Directors. The top three applicants receive: One-thousand dollars for first place; two Five-hundred dollar awards for second and third place recipients.

Promoting Equity and Social Mobility: Scholarships are key to breaking the cycle of poverty. They ensure that a student's potential is not wasted simply because of their financial background, making higher education accessible to talented individuals from underrepresented and low-income communities. Building a Diverse Workforce: By targeting specific groups (e.g., women in STEM, first-generation college students, specific minorities), scholarships help build a more diverse student body. This leads to a more diverse, innovative, and representative professional workforce across all fields. Fostering Innovation and Expertise: Scholarships enable the brightest minds to pursue advanced degrees and research, leading to a more educated workforce that drives economic growth and technological innovation. They ensure that society benefits from the contributions of its most capable citizens. Attracting Top Talent: Universities use scholarships to compete for the best students globally and domestically. This intense competition elevates the quality of education and research at institutions across the board. In short, a scholarship is an investment—not just in an individual student, but in the future health, prosperity, and innovation of the entire community and economy.