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

January 14, 2026

$1,000 per award; single-year, non-renewable

Recognizes and supports individuals who demonstrate excellence, leadership, and a commitment to community.

--- ## Description The Emerging Leaders Scholarship is designed to honor and support individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership and a strong commitment to community, both within Honor Society chapters and beyond. The scholarship aims to recognize those whose leadership roles have made a meaningful impact and to inspire others by sharing recipients' stories. Administered independently by Honor Society®, this award is open to all eligible applicants, regardless of Honor Society membership status, and emphasizes both academic achievement and the relevance of leadership experience. --- ## Due Dates - January 14, 2026: Application deadline --- ## Funding Amount - Each scholarship award is $1,000. - The award is non-renewable and paid as a one-time disbursement. - Number of awards per cycle is not fixed and depends on the pool of applicants. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all individuals; Honor Society membership is **not** required. - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial about their leadership and the scholarship. - No restrictions regarding field of study or academic level. - Applicants must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are prohibited by law. --- ## Application Process - Submit an online application via the [Emerging Leaders Scholarship page](https://www.honorsociety.org/emerging-leaders-scholarship-0). - Required materials: - Written description (up to 500 words) of the relevance of your leadership position to your major, life, or goals. - Explanation of the importance of leadership, especially within Honor Society or other organizations. - Unofficial current transcript (official transcript required only if selected for the award). - Applications are reviewed using a rubric based on relevance and academic achievement. - In case of a tie, the winner is selected at random from the tied applicants. - Recipients are notified within three weeks of selection; public announcement follows within six weeks. --- ## Additional Information - No purchase or Honor Society membership is required to apply or win. - Award recipients consent to the public announcement of their names, schools, and general award information for transparency and promotional purposes. - Awards are non-transferable, with no cash equivalent. - The program may be modified, suspended, or canceled at any time at the discretion of Honor Society®. - Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. --- ## External Links - [Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program Page](https://www.honorsociety.org/emerging-leaders-scholarship) - [Application Portal](https://www.honorsociety.org/emerging-leaders-scholarship-0) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all#emerging) - [Honor Society Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) - [Honor Society Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) - [Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation](http://www.kingfoundation.org) --- ## 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 |

Emerging Leaders Scholarship - Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation

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