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

March 21, 2026 (application deadline) | Rolling monthly deadlines

$5,000 per award; number of recipients varies; awarded once per cycle

Supports students with a 3.8+ GPA who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement and holistic excellence.

No purchase or membership required; open to all eligible students regardless of field.

--- ## Description This scholarship recognizes and rewards ambitious students who have achieved Highest Honors status, defined as a last semester unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher. The award aims to support individuals who excel not only academically but also through leadership, community service, and other personal accomplishments. Recipients are selected based on a rubric evaluating academic records, honors, awards, and holistic factors. The program is independently administered and is not affiliated with any particular college, university, or government entity. --- ## Due Dates - March 21, 2026: Application deadline (final cutoff for this cycle) - Rolling monthly application deadlines: Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis, and students can apply at any time for consideration in the next cycle. Applications submitted earlier in the cycle have a greater chance of selection. Applicants not selected remain eligible for up to three months after submission and may reapply afterward with updated materials. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: $5,000 per recipient - Number of awards: Varies by cycle; no minimum or maximum guaranteed - Awards are non-transferable and have no cash equivalent --- ## Eligibility - Open to all students who have achieved Highest Honors status (last semester unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher) - No restrictions by academic program, field of study, or institution - No purchase or Honor Society membership required to apply or win - Must be comfortable providing a video or written testimonial if selected - Applicants must comply with all applicable laws and scholarship terms - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are restricted or prohibited by law --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application at the [Honor Society scholarship page](https://www.honorsociety.org/highest-honors-student-scholarship) - Required materials: - Written summary of academic program and achievements (academic, professional, personal, honors, awards) - Up to 500 words on the relevance of your studies to your life/goals - Current GPA and unofficial transcript (official transcript required before disbursement if selected) - Completion of Honor Society profile and headshot upload (registration is free; no premium membership required) - Applications are scored by a scholarship committee using a rubric; in case of a tie, the winner is selected at random - Applicants will be notified of results within approximately three weeks of selection; public announcement follows within six weeks --- ## Additional Information - Odds of selection depend on the number and strength of applications - All award terms, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without notice - Recipients consent to public announcement of their award, including name, school, and likeness - Application is open access and independent of institutional affiliation --- ## External Links - [Highest Honors Student Scholarship Information](https://www.honorsociety.org/highest-honors-student-scholarship) - [Scholarship Application Portal](https://www.honorsociety.org/highest-honors-student) - [Honor Society Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) - [Honor Society Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|----------------------------------------| | Foundation | Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation | | Phone | 212-682-2913 | | Address | 1212 Avenue of the Americas, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036 | For questions about the application process, use the [Honor Society contact page](https://www.honorsociety.org/contact).

Highest Honors Student Scholarship

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