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

February 28, 2026 (Core Values Scholarship)

$1,000 per recipient; one-time award

Recognizes individuals who best embody the Honor Society’s core values through personal stories of character, leadership, and community impact.

No purchase or Honor Society membership required; open access.

--- ## Description The Core Values Scholarship, administered by the Honor Society and funded by the Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation, rewards students or professionals who exemplify the society's core values such as leadership, humility, and community service. Applicants are invited to share how a specific core value shapes their life, achievements, or goals. The scholarship aims to celebrate role models whose character and impact inspire others, with selection based on a combination of academic achievement, leadership, and holistic factors. --- ## Due Dates - February 28, 2026: Application deadline (Core Values Scholarship) Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, but early submission is encouraged. Recipients are typically notified within 3 weeks of the deadline, with public announcements within 6 weeks. --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 awarded to each recipient - One-time, non-renewable award - No minimum or maximum number of recipients is guaranteed per cycle --- ## Eligibility - Open to all individuals; applicants do **not** need to be Honor Society members - No purchase or payment required to apply or win - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial if selected - Must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are restricted or prohibited by law --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application via the [Core Values Scholarship page](https://www.honorsociety.org/core-values-scholarship-0) - Required materials: - Essay (up to 500 words) describing how you exemplify a specific Honor Society core value and its relevance to your life or goals - Current GPA and unofficial transcript (official transcript required if selected) - Complete Honor Society profile with uploaded headshot (registration is free; premium membership not required) - Contact information and school details - Applications are scored using a rubric considering academic achievement, leadership, and community service - In the event of a tie, the winner is selected at random from tied applicants --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is independently administered and not affiliated with any college, university, or government entity - Award terms, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without notice - Recipients consent to public announcement of their name, school, and likeness for transparency and promotional purposes - Odds of selection depend on the number and strength of applications; selection is not guaranteed --- ## External Links - [Core Values Scholarship Information](https://www.honorsociety.org/core-values-scholarship) - [Scholarship Application Portal](https://www.honorsociety.org/core-values-scholarship-0) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all#core) - [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 | Address | |----------------------------------------------|---------------|------------------------------------------------------| | Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation | 212-682-2913 | 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036 | | Honor Society (scholarship administrator) | [Contact via website](https://www.honorsociety.org/contact) | |

Core Values Scholarship

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