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

April 28, 2026

$1,000 per award; number of recipients may vary

Supports ambitious writers who demonstrate outstanding academic and holistic performance through relevant, consistent writing.

No purchase or Honor Society membership required to apply; open access.

--- ## Description The Elevate Writer Scholarship is designed to recognize and reward writers who excel academically and holistically, with a strong emphasis on the relevance and consistency of their writing as it relates to their major, life, profession, or goals. The scholarship aims to support individuals who exemplify excellence, leadership, and a commitment to their community through their writing abilities. Recipients are selected based on a rubric-driven review process, with applications evaluated for writing quality, academic achievement, and holistic contributions. --- ## Due Dates - April 28, 2026: Application deadline Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but April 28, 2026, is the confirmed deadline for this cycle. --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 per award - Number of recipients may vary each cycle; award is non-transferable and has no cash equivalent. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all applicants; no restrictions based on location, academic 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. - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are restricted or prohibited by law. --- ## Application Process - Complete an application form via the [scholarship application page](https://www.honorsociety.org/1000-elevate-writer-scholarship-form). - Required materials: - Up to 500-word essay describing the relevance of writing to your major, life, profession, or goals. - Current GPA and unofficial transcript (official transcript required before disbursement if selected). - Applications are reviewed and scored by a scholarship committee using a defined rubric. - In case of a tie, the winner is selected at random among tied applicants. - Applicants can expect to hear back within 3 weeks of award selection; public announcement within 6 weeks. --- ## Additional Information - No purchase or Honor Society membership required to apply or win. - Applications are considered for up to 3 months after submission; re-application allowed after 3 months. - Scholarship terms, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without notice. - Selection odds depend on the number and quality of applications received. - Recipients consent to public announcement of their name, school, and likeness for transparency and promotional purposes. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Information and Application Instructions](https://www.honorsociety.org/elevate-writer-scholarship) - [Application Form](https://www.honorsociety.org/1000-elevate-writer-scholarship-form) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all) - [Honor Society Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------|-----------------------------| | Phone | 212-682-2913 | | Funder Address | 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036 | | Scholarship Website| [Elevate Writer Scholarship](https://www.honorsociety.org/elevate-writer-scholarship) |

Elevate Writer Scholarship

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