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

February 28, 2026

$1,000 per award; number of recipients may vary; one-time scholarship

Recognizes high school students excelling academically and holistically, including leadership and community involvement.

No membership or purchase required to apply; open access.

--- ## Description The High School Achiever Scholarship is designed to reward ambitious high school students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement alongside holistic accomplishments such as leadership roles and community service. The scholarship honors students who not only excel in their studies but also contribute meaningfully outside the classroom. Applicants are evaluated based on a combination of GPA, honors, awards, leadership, and service activities, with a rubric-based selection process. --- ## Due Dates - February 28, 2026: Application deadline Recipients can expect to hear back within three weeks of the award's deadline, and public announcements are made within six weeks. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: $1,000 (one-time scholarship) - No minimum or maximum number of recipients is guaranteed; awards are based on the strength and volume of applications. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all high school students; no restrictions on grade level or residency unless prohibited by law. - Applicants do **not** need to be members of Honor Society® to apply. - Must be comfortable providing a video or written testimonial if selected. - Must complete an Honor Society profile and upload a headshot as part of the application process. - Applicants must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are restricted or prohibited. --- ## Application Process - Submit an online application via the [Honor Society® scholarship portal](https://www.honorsociety.org/high-school-achiever-scholarship). - Required materials: - Written summary of 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 transcript (unofficial transcript acceptable to apply; official required before disbursement) - Complete Honor Society profile with headshot - Applications are reviewed and scored by a scholarship committee; if there is a tie, the winner is selected at random among tied applicants. - Applications are considered for up to three months after submission; students may reapply with updated materials after this period. --- ## Additional Information - No purchase or membership payment required. - Odds of winning depend on the number and strength of applications. - Awards are non-transferable, have no cash equivalent, and may not be substituted. - Recipients consent to public announcement of their name, school, and likeness for transparency and promotional purposes. - Honor Society® reserves the right to modify, suspend, or cancel the scholarship program at any time. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Application & Details](https://www.honorsociety.org/high-school-achiever-scholarship) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all) - [Honor Society Scholarships Platform](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarships) - [Honor Society Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) - [Honor Society Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) --- ## Contact Information | Organization | Phone | Website | |-----------------------------------------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation | 212-682-2913 | [http://www.kingfoundation.org](http://www.kingfoundation.org) | | Honor Society® (Scholarship Platform) | Not listed | [https://www.honorsociety.org](https://www.honorsociety.org) |

High School Achiever Scholarship

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