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

January 28, 2026

$1,000 per award; number of recipients not specified; awarded monthly on a rolling basis

Recognizes and supports ambitious writers who demonstrate exceptional academic and holistic achievements through a competitive essay-based process.

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

--- ## Description The Elevate Writer Scholarship is designed to recognize and reward ambitious writers who excel both academically and holistically. Applicants are evaluated based on a short essay describing the impact of writing on their studies, life, profession, or goals. The scholarship aims to support individuals who exemplify excellence, leadership, and community commitment. Awards are administered independently and recipients are selected through a rubric-based review process, with public recognition for selected scholars. --- ## Due Dates - January 28, 2026: Application deadline Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with monthly review cycles. Students applying earlier have a greater chance of winning, and applications are considered for up to 3 months after submission. --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 per award. - Number of recipients per cycle is not specified. - Awards are disbursed monthly on a rolling basis. - Funds are non-transferable and may not be substituted. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all individuals regardless of academic status, location, or Honor Society membership. - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial about their program and the scholarship. - No purchase or membership payment is required to apply or win. - 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. - Meeting eligibility does not guarantee selection. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form: [Apply Here](https://www.honorsociety.org/1000-elevate-writer-scholarship-form) - Submit an essay (up to 500 words) describing the relevance of writing to your major, life, profession, or goals. - Provide your current GPA and a copy of your current transcript (unofficial transcript is sufficient for application; official transcript required before disbursement). - Applications are scored using a rubric. In the event of a tie, a winner is selected at random from tied applicants. - Recipients are notified within 3 weeks of selection; public announcement follows within 6 weeks. --- ## Additional Information - No purchase or membership is necessary to apply. - Odds of selection depend on the number and quality of applications. - Honor Society® reserves the right to change award amounts, deadlines, or criteria without notice. - Recipients consent to public announcement and use of their name, school, and likeness for promotional purposes. - Applications may be resubmitted with updates after 3 months. --- ## External Links - [Elevate Writer Scholarship Main Page](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) - [Honor Society Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |------------|-------------------------------------------| | Funder | Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation | | Phone | 212-682-2913 | | Address | 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036 | | Website | [kingfoundation.org](http://www.kingfoundation.org) | ---

Elevate Writer Scholarship

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