Highest Honors Student Scholarship
The Highest Honors Student Scholarship rewards students with a 3.8+ GPA who excel academically, show leadership, and demonstrate holistic excellence, including community service.
Funder: Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation
Due Dates: June 21, 2026 (Application deadline) | Rolling monthly deadlines (applications considered for up to 3 months after submission)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; number of recipients not guaranteed; single-cycle award.
Summary: Recognizes outstanding students with a 3.8+ GPA for academic achievement, leadership, and holistic excellence.
Description
This scholarship rewards ambitious students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement and holistic excellence, including leadership and community service. Eligible applicants must have achieved "Highest Honors" status, defined as an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher in their most recent semester. The program seeks to celebrate individuals who not only excel academically but also show leadership, commitment to service, and other outstanding qualities. Selection is based on a rubric evaluating both academic and holistic factors, with ties decided at random among top candidates.
