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

February 21, 2026 (Application deadline, Honors Student Scholarship)

$1,000 per award; typically one-time, non-renewable.

Recognizes and supports ambitious students with Honors status (GPA 3.2–3.49) for academic and personal excellence.

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

--- ## Description The Honors Student Scholarship is designed to reward undergraduate students who have demonstrated superior academic and holistic achievement, specifically those who have achieved Honors status with an unweighted GPA between 3.2 and 3.49 in the previous semester. The scholarship seeks to recognize students not only for their academic success but also for their personal growth, achievements, and alignment of studies with life goals. Recipients may be publicly acknowledged for their accomplishments. This scholarship is independently administered and is open to students from any academic discipline or institution. --- ## Due Dates - February 21, 2026: Application deadline (Honors Student Scholarship) Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, but to be considered for this cycle, submit by the stated deadline. --- ## Funding Amount - $1,000 per recipient - Award is typically one-time and non-renewable - Number of awards per cycle is not specified and may vary depending on the applicant pool --- ## Eligibility - Open to all undergraduate students in any field of study or institution. - Applicants must have achieved an unweighted GPA of 3.2–3.49 in the most recent semester (Honors status). - No purchase, payment, or Honor Society® membership is required to apply or win. - Applicants must be comfortable providing a video and/or written testimonial if selected. - Applicants must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are prohibited by law. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application at the [Honors Student Scholarship page](https://www.honorsociety.org/honors-student-scholarship). - Required materials: - Written summary of your 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 transcript (unofficial transcript accepted for application; official transcript required before disbursement). - Complete your Honor Society profile and upload a headshot (if prompted). - Applications are reviewed and scored by a scholarship committee using a rubric; ties are resolved randomly. - Applicants may reapply with updated materials if more than three months have passed since a previous submission. --- ## Additional Information - Recipients are notified within 3 weeks of selection; public announcement occurs within 6 weeks. - The scholarship is administered independently by Honor Society® and is not affiliated with any college, university, or government entity. - Scholarship terms, deadlines, and criteria may change without notice. - Odds of selection depend on the number and quality of applications received. - By accepting the award, recipients consent to public acknowledgment of their achievement. - Application is open access and voluntary; no guarantee of award is implied. --- ## External Links - [Honors Student Scholarship Information & Application](https://www.honorsociety.org/honors-student-scholarship) - [Featured Scholarship Recipients](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all) - [Honor Society Scholarships Platform](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarships) - [Honor Society Requirements & Recognition Tiers](https://www.honorsociety.org/requirements) - [Honor Society Privacy Policy](https://www.honorsociety.org/privacy-policy) - [Honor Society Terms of Service](https://www.honorsociety.org/terms) --- ## Contact Information | Type | Details | |--------------|------------------------------------------| | Funder Phone | 212-682-2913 | | Program Page | [https://www.honorsociety.org/honors-student-scholarship](https://www.honorsociety.org/honors-student-scholarship) | For application-specific questions, use the contact options provided on the [scholarship application page](https://www.honorsociety.org/honors-student-scholarship).

Honors Student Scholarship

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