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

January 28, 2026 (monthly rolling deadline for the Core Values Scholarship)

$1,000 per award; typically one recipient per monthly cycle

Recognizes individuals who best exemplify the Honor Society's core values through leadership, service, and personal reflection.

Open to all; no purchase or membership required; rolling monthly deadlines.

--- ## Description The Core Values Scholarship, supported by the Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation and administered by Honor Society®, is designed to celebrate individuals who embody the core values of the Honor Society. Applicants are invited to reflect on and articulate how a specific core value is significant in their life, leadership, and goals. The award recognizes excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community, with recipients selected based on academic achievement and holistic factors such as leadership and community service. The scholarship aims to promote inclusivity, personal growth, and positive community impact. --- ## Due Dates - January 28, 2026: Application deadline (monthly rolling deadline for the Core Values Scholarship) Applications are reviewed on a rolling monthly basis; earlier applications have a greater chance of selection. Recipients are typically notified within three weeks of the deadline, and publicly announced within six weeks. --- ## Funding Amount - Each award is $1,000. - Typically, one recipient is selected per monthly cycle. - No minimum or maximum number of awards is guaranteed per year. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all individuals; applicants do **not** need to be members of Honor Society®. - No purchase or membership payment required to apply or win. - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial if selected. - Open to students and professionals from all academic backgrounds and locations, except where prohibited by law. - Must provide current GPA and transcript (unofficial transcript acceptable for application; official transcript required before disbursement). - Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application [here](https://www.honorsociety.org/core-values-scholarship-0). - Required materials: - Essay (up to 500 words) describing how you exemplify a chosen core value and its relevance to your life or goals. - Current GPA and transcript. - Contact information and school details. - Responses to short questions about strengths and growth areas related to the core values. - No membership or payment required to apply. - Applications are considered for up to three months after submission; applicants may reapply with updated materials after three months. --- ## Additional Information - Selection is based on academic achievement and holistic criteria (leadership, community service, honors, and awards). - In the event of a tie, the winner will be selected at random among tied applicants. - Scholarship amounts, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without notice. - Award is non-transferable and has no cash equivalent. - By accepting the award, recipients consent to public announcement of their name, school, and likeness for promotional purposes. - Odds of selection depend on the number and quality of applications received. --- ## External Links - [Core Values Scholarship Information](https://www.honorsociety.org/core-values-scholarship) - [Application Portal](https://www.honorsociety.org/core-values-scholarship-0) - [Honor Society Scholarships Platform](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarships) - [Honor Society Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) - [Honor Society Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Phone | Website | |---------------------------------------|--------------|-----------------------------------------| | Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation | 212-682-2913 | [kingfoundation.org](http://www.kingfoundation.org) | | Honor Society® (Scholarship Admin) | — | [honorsociety.org](https://www.honorsociety.org) |

Core Values Scholarship

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