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

March 28, 2026

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

Supports and recognizes ambitious writers who demonstrate academic and holistic excellence through a competitive application process.

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

--- ## Description The Elevate Writer Scholarship is designed to reward outstanding writers who excel both academically and holistically. The award recognizes individuals who can clearly articulate the relevance and consistency of their writing as it relates to their academic pursuits, life, profession, or goals. Selection is based on a scored rubric, with applications evaluated by a scholarship review committee. The scholarship aims to encourage excellence in writing and support the continued growth of talented writers. --- ## Due Dates - March 28, 2026: Application deadline for the Elevate Writer Scholarship --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: $1,000 per recipient - Awards are made per application cycle; typically one recipient per cycle - No minimum or maximum number of awards is guaranteed, as selection depends on the competitive applicant pool --- ## Eligibility - Open to all individuals; no restrictions based on location, academic status, or Honor Society membership - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial if selected - Must comply with all applicable laws and regulations; void where prohibited by law - No purchase, payment, or membership is required to apply or win --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form: [Apply Here](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 a copy of your transcript (unofficial transcript is sufficient to apply; official transcript required before disbursement) - Applications are reviewed and scored using a rubric; in the event of a tie, the winner is selected at random from tied applicants - Recipients will be notified within 3 weeks of selection; public announcement within 6 weeks - Applications are considered for up to 3 months after submission; applicants may reapply with an updated application after 3 months --- ## Additional Information - No purchase or membership payment required to apply or win - The scholarship is administered independently by Honor Society® and its review committee - Selection is competitive and meeting eligibility does not guarantee an award - Award terms, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without notice - By applying, recipients consent to public announcement of their name, school, and award details --- ## External Links - [Elevate Writer Scholarship Overview](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 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 | Contact | Details | |--------------------|----------------------------------------------| | Funder | [Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation](http://www.kingfoundation.org) | | Phone | 212-682-2913 | | Honor Society | [Contact via website](https://www.honorsociety.org/contact) |

Elevate Writer Scholarship

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