[Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation](http://www.kingfoundation.org)

April 28, 2026

$1,000 per award; number of awards may vary per cycle

Supports individuals demonstrating excellence and leadership in community service through recognition and financial assistance.

No purchase or membership required; open to all eligible applicants.

--- ## Description The Community Service Scholarship recognizes and supports individuals who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community service. Applicants are required to describe their planned community service program and articulate its relevance to their personal, academic, or career goals. The scholarship aims to foster meaningful engagement in service activities and honor those who positively impact their communities. Recipients' stories and achievements may be featured publicly to inspire others. The award is administered independently and designed to promote a culture of giving back and leadership through service. --- ## Due Dates - April 28, 2026: Application submission deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Each award is $1,000. - The number of recipients per cycle may vary; no minimum or maximum number of awards is guaranteed. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all individuals; there are no restrictions based on location, enrollment status, or Honor Society membership. - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial if selected. - Applicants must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are restricted or prohibited by law. - No purchase or membership payment is required to apply or win. --- ## Application Process 1. **Prepare Materials:** - Description of planned community service program, including dates. - Up to 500 words on the program's relevance to your major, life, or goals. - Unofficial transcript (official transcript required before disbursement if selected). - Confirmation of enrollment in the described community service program (required before funds are released). - Complete Honor Society profile and upload a headshot. 2. **Submit Application:** - Apply online via the [Community Service Scholarship application page](https://honorsociety.org/community-service-scholarship-0). - Applicants must log in or register (at no cost) to submit. 3. **Selection Process:** - Applications are reviewed and scored based on relevance and academic achievement using a rubric. - In the event of a tie, the winner will be selected at random from tied applicants. - Recipients are notified within 3 weeks of selection; public announcement follows within 6 weeks. --- ## Additional Information - Applications are considered for up to 3 months after submission; applicants may reapply with updated information after this period. - Odds of selection depend on the number and quality of applications. - Awards are non-transferable and have no cash equivalent. - By accepting the award, recipients consent to public announcement of their name, school, and program details. - Scholarship terms, amounts, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without prior notice. --- ## External Links - [Community Service Scholarship Details](https://www.honorsociety.org/community-service-scholarship) - [Application Portal](https://honorsociety.org/community-service-scholarship-0) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all#community) - [Honor Society Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) - [Honor Society Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) - [Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation](http://www.kingfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|-------------------------| | Phone | 212-682-2913 | For scholarship-specific questions, use the [Honor Society contact options](https://www.honorsociety.org/contact) on their website.

Community Service Scholarship

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