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

January 21, 2026 (Application deadline); rolling monthly deadlines; applications considered for up to 3 months after submission

$1,000 per award; awarded on a rolling basis

Supports ambitious students with strong academic and holistic achievement, recognizing leadership and community commitment.

No purchase or Honor Society® membership required to apply or win.

--- ## Description The Honors Student Scholarship is designed to recognize and support undergraduate students who have demonstrated superior academic performance and holistic achievement. The award celebrates students with "Honors" status, defined as a last semester’s unweighted GPA between 3.2 and 3.49, and who have shown dedication, leadership, and community involvement. Recipients are selected through a detailed review process by an independent scholarship committee, ensuring fairness and transparency. The scholarship is administered by Honor Society®, a privately operated organization, and is open to all eligible individuals regardless of Honor Society® membership status. --- ## Due Dates - January 21, 2026: Application deadline for the Honors Student Scholarship - Rolling monthly deadlines: Applications are accepted throughout the year; each application is considered for up to 3 months after submission Applications submitted earlier in the cycle have a greater chance of selection due to rolling review and award announcements. --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 per award - Recipients are selected and notified on a rolling basis - No minimum or maximum number of awards is guaranteed per cycle --- ## Eligibility - Open to all undergraduate students - Must have achieved "Honors" status: last semester’s unweighted GPA between 3.2 and 3.49 - No restriction by major, discipline, or institution - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial if selected - No purchase or Honor Society® membership required to apply or win - Must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are prohibited by law --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application at the [Honor Society® scholarship page](https://www.honorsociety.org/honors-student-scholarship) - Submit: - 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 a copy of your current transcript (unofficial transcript acceptable for application; official transcript required before disbursement) - Complete Honor Society® profile and upload a headshot - Applications are reviewed and scored by the scholarship committee; in the event of a tie, the winner is selected at random among tied applicants - Applicants can reapply with an updated application after 3 or more months from initial submission --- ## Additional Information - Recipients are notified within 3 weeks of the award selection; public announcement follows within 6 weeks via website, newsletter, and social media - Award is non-transferable and has no cash equivalent - Scholarship terms, deadlines, and criteria are subject to change without prior notice - Applying does not guarantee selection; odds depend on the number and quality of applications received --- ## External Links - [Honors Student Scholarship Details & Application](https://www.honorsociety.org/honors-student-scholarship) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all) - [Honor Society® Scholarships Platform](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarships) - [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) |

Honors Student Scholarship

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