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

May 14, 2026

$2,000 per recipient; one-time award

Recognizes and supports graduate students demonstrating exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and holistic excellence.

No purchase or Honor Society® membership required to apply; open to all eligible graduate students.

--- ## Description The Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship is designed to reward ambitious graduate students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and holistic excellence. This award recognizes individuals who not only excel academically but also show leadership, community service, and personal growth. The scholarship supports graduate students in any field who exemplify excellence and commitment in their studies and broader contributions. --- ## Due Dates - May 14, 2026: Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship application deadline (full application submission) --- ## Funding Amount - Each recipient receives a one-time award of $2,000. - There is no published limit on the number of awards per cycle, but selection is competitive and based on the strength of applications. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all graduate students (no restrictions based on enrollment status, citizenship, or location, except where prohibited by law). - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial if selected. - No purchase, membership fee, or Honor Society® membership is required to apply or win. - Applicants must comply with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations. - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are restricted or prohibited by law. --- ## Application Process - Complete the [online application](https://www.honorsociety.org/graduate-achiever-scholarship). - Required materials: - Written summary of your current academic program and achievements (academic, professional, personal, honors, awards, etc.). - Up to 500 words describing the relevance of your studies to your life and/or goals. - Current GPA and a copy of your transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable for application; official transcript required if selected). - Applicants are encouraged to complete their Honor Society® profile and upload a headshot, but membership is not required. - Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee using a rubric based on academic achievement and holistic factors (leadership, community service, etc.). - In the event of a tie, the winner is selected at random from tied applicants. - Recipients are notified within 3 weeks of selection; public announcement follows within 6 weeks. --- ## Additional Information - Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. - Award terms, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without notice. - Awards are non-transferable and have no cash equivalent. - Application information is used solely for scholarship administration and in accordance with Honor Society®’s [Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy). - By accepting the award, recipients consent to public announcement of their name, school, and general award information. --- ## External Links - [Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship Program Page](https://www.honorsociety.org/graduate-achiever-scholarship) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all#graduate) - [Honor Society® Scholarships Platform](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarships) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) - [Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation](http://www.kingfoundation.org) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Details | |--------------------|-------------------------------------------| | Foundation Phone | 212-682-2913 | | Program Website | [Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship](https://www.honorsociety.org/graduate-achiever-scholarship) | ---

Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship

Sign in to see full grant listing