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

February 8, 2026 (rolling monthly deadline)

$1,000 per award; number of recipients varies; rolling monthly selection

Supports high-achieving students seeking to make a professional impact, inspired by the legacy of John Young.

No purchase or membership required; open to all eligible applicants; rolling deadlines.

--- ## Description The John Young "Pursue Your Passion" Scholarship is designed to honor the legacy of John Young, a Pearl Harbor veteran and aerospace engineer, by supporting motivated students who are passionate about making a professional impact in their chosen fields. Established by the Cochener family, the scholarship encourages applicants to articulate their career motivations, intended impact, and the beliefs that drive their ambitions. The program is administered in partnership with the Honor Society®. --- ## Due Dates - February 8, 2026: Application deadline (rolling monthly deadline) - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis each month; submitting earlier may increase chances of selection. - Applicants may reapply with an updated application after 3 months from their initial submission. --- ## Funding Amount - Award amount: $1,000 per recipient - Number of recipients: Varies by cycle; no minimum or maximum guaranteed - Awards are announced on a rolling basis, typically within 3 weeks of selection and publicly within 6 weeks. --- ## Eligibility - Open to all students; no restrictions based on academic status, field of study, or Honor Society® membership. - Applicants must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. - Not open to residents of jurisdictions where such programs are restricted or prohibited by law. - No purchase or Honor Society® membership fee required to apply or win. --- ## Application Process - Complete the online application form on the [Honor Society® scholarship page](https://www.honorsociety.org/john-young-pursue-your-passion-scholarship). - Submit a short essay (up to 500 words) explaining: - Why you have chosen your field of interest - How you plan to make an impact - Any personal beliefs or goals that motivate your professional passion - Provide your current GPA, preferred contact information, school, and an unofficial transcript (official transcript required only if selected). - Applications remain under consideration for up to 3 months after submission; applicants may reapply after this period. --- ## Additional Information - Selection is based on the strength of the essay and alignment with the scholarship’s intent. - Meeting eligibility requirements does not guarantee selection. - Recipients’ names and schools may be publicly announced for transparency and promotional purposes. - Scholarship terms, deadlines, and award amounts are subject to change without notice. --- ## External Links - [Scholarship Application Page (Honor Society®)](https://www.honorsociety.org/john-young-pursue-your-passion-scholarship) - [Featured Recipient Profiles](https://www.honorsociety.org/scholarship-recipients-all) - [Charles and Lucile King Family Foundation](http://www.kingfoundation.org) - [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® (Administers Scholarship) | See website | [honorsociety.org](https://www.honorsociety.org) |

John Young 'Pursue Your Passion' Scholarship

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