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

February 14, 2026

$1,000 per award; number of awards varies each cycle

Supports and recognizes individuals demonstrating excellence and impactful leadership in academic, professional, or community settings.

Open to all; no purchase or Honor Society membership required to apply.

--- ## Description The Emerging Leaders Scholarship is designed to recognize and support students and professionals who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and a commitment to their communities. The scholarship is open to individuals in any field or academic level and is administered independently by Honor Society®. Applicants are encouraged to reflect on their leadership roles—whether within Honor Society Chapters or in other organizations—and how these experiences relate to their personal, academic, or career goals. Recipients are selected based on relevance of leadership, academic achievement, and the impact of their contributions, with public recognition to inspire others. --- ## Due Dates - February 14, 2026: Application deadline for the Emerging Leaders Scholarship --- ## Funding Amount - Each scholarship recipient receives $1,000. - The number of awards given per cycle is not fixed and may vary depending on the applicant pool and available funding. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all students and professionals; no restrictions on field of study, academic level, or Honor Society membership. - No purchase or membership payment is required to apply or win. - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial about their leadership position and the scholarship. - Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws; not open to residents of jurisdictions where prohibited by law. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application via the [Emerging Leaders Scholarship application page](https://www.honorsociety.org/emerging-leaders-scholarship-0). - Submit a description (up to 500 words) detailing how your leadership role is relevant to your major, life, or goals. - Provide a current transcript (unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; official transcripts required before disbursement). - Complete your Honor Society profile and upload a headshot. - Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee using a rubric; in the event of a tie, a winner is selected at random. - Recipients are typically notified within 3 weeks of selection; public announcements follow within 6 weeks. --- ## Additional Information - The scholarship is administered independently by Honor Society® and is not affiliated with any college, university, or government entity. - Award amounts, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without notice. - Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. - Applications may be considered for up to 3 months after submission; applicants may reapply after 3 months with updated materials. --- ## External Links - [Emerging Leaders Scholarship Details](https://www.honorsociety.org/emerging-leaders-scholarship) - [Application Portal](https://www.honorsociety.org/emerging-leaders-scholarship-0) - [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® (administers scholarship) | [Contact via website](https://www.honorsociety.org/contact) | | ---

Emerging Leaders Scholarship

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