Highest Honors Student Scholarship
The Highest Honors Student Scholarship rewards students with a 3.8+ GPA for exceptional academic achievement, leadership, and service, supporting their continued personal and scholarly development.
Funder: Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation
Due Dates: June 21, 2026 (Full application deadline) | Rolling monthly deadlines (applications considered on a rolling basis)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 per award; number of recipients not fixed; awards announced on a rolling basis.
Summary: Recognizes and rewards students with a 3.8+ GPA who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, service, and holistic achievement.
Key Information: No purchase or membership required; open to all eligible students regardless of institution or major.
Description
The Highest Honors Student Scholarship is designed to reward ambitious students who have achieved "Highest Honors" status, defined by an unweighted GPA of 3.8 or higher in the most recent semester. The scholarship recognizes not only academic excellence but also leadership, community service, and personal development. Applicants are evaluated through a comprehensive rubric that considers academic records as well as holistic factors. The application process requires a summary of achievements, an essay on the relevance of studies to personal goals, and a transcript. Awards are intended to support students who exemplify excellence and commitment in both academic and extracurricular pursuits.
