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

February 14, 2026 (Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship application deadline)

$2,000 per award; number of awards per cycle not specified

Recognizes and rewards outstanding graduate students for academic excellence and holistic achievement.

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

--- ## Description The Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship is designed to honor ambitious graduate students who demonstrate both exceptional academic performance and holistic achievements, such as leadership, community involvement, and personal growth. Administered by the Honor Society and funded by the Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation, the scholarship is open to all graduate students regardless of membership status. Applicants are evaluated using a scoring rubric based on academic merit and holistic criteria, with recipients notified within a few weeks of the deadline. The scholarship aims to support and recognize graduate students who exemplify excellence and leadership in their studies and broader pursuits. --- ## Due Dates - February 14, 2026: Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship application deadline (current cycle) --- ## Funding Amount - Each recipient receives a $2,000 scholarship. - The number of awards per cycle is not specified and may vary depending on the applicant pool and available funds. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all graduate students (no restrictions on citizenship, field, or institution). - No purchase or payment is required to apply or win. - Applicants do **not** need to be Honor Society members. - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial if selected. - Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are restricted or prohibited by law. --- ## Application Process - Complete an online application via the [Honor Society scholarship portal](https://www.honorsociety.org/graduate-achiever-scholarship). - Required materials: - Written summary of current academic program and achievements (academic, professional, personal, honors, awards, etc.). - Statement (up to 500 words) on the relevance of studies to life and/or goals. - Current GPA and a copy of current transcript (unofficial transcript is acceptable for application; official transcript required before disbursement). - Applicants should complete their Honor Society profile and upload a headshot (if creating a profile). - Selection is based on a combination of academic achievement and holistic factors (leadership, community service, etc.). - Applications are reviewed by a scholarship committee using a rubric; ties are resolved by random selection among tied applicants. - Applicants can expect notification within 3 weeks of the selection, with public announcements made within 6 weeks. --- ## Additional Information - Applications are considered for up to 3 months after submission; applicants may reapply with updated information after 3 months. - Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. - Awards are non-transferable and have no cash equivalent. - The scholarship program may be modified or cancelled at any time at the discretion of the Honor Society. - Recipient names and basic information may be publicly announced for transparency and promotional purposes. --- ## External Links - [Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship Information & Application](https://www.honorsociety.org/graduate-achiever-scholarship) - [Honor Society Scholarships Platform](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarships) - [Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation](http://www.kingfoundation.org) - [Honor Society Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) - [Honor Society Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Phone | Website | |--------------------------------------------|---------------|----------------------------------------------| | Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation | 212-682-2913 | [kingfoundation.org](http://www.kingfoundation.org) | | Honor Society (Scholarship Admin) | N/A | [honorsociety.org](https://www.honorsociety.org) |

Graduate Student Achiever Scholarship

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