Scholarships

Ohio District Scholarships

THANK YOU to the Ohio Circle K Alumni Association and the Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation for generously providing these scholarships and support to Circle K members.

  1. Ohio District Kiwanis Foundation for $1,000
  2. Ohio Circle K Alumni Association $500

Application Instructions: The application must be submitted no later than Sunday, January 26th, 2025; no late submissions will be accepted. Circle K members who plan to apply must be recognized internationally, from a club in good standing, and not graduating in the spring of 2024. By completing this application, you will be considered for both scholarships.

  1. Submit the completed ODCKI Scholarship Application Form
    • Essay: In no more than 750 words, answering the following prompt: How have the CKI tenets of “Service, Leadership,and Fellowship” shaped your life?
  2. Email these 3 documents to [email protected] as PDFs with your last name in the email subject 
    • Transcripts: Include a copy of your most recent transcript including your name, classes, and overall GPA (official or unofficial)
    • Service Hour Log: A detailed description of service hours in chronological order using the following format: date, description of project, and number of hours.
    • Recommendation Letter: Submit a letter of recommendation from your home club president, Faculty Advisor, or Kiwanis Advisor.

Questions? Email District Administrator, Chad Gardner, at [email protected].

International Scholarships

Scholarships from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund are designed to help members of Circle K International and graduating members of Key Club International. The Children’s Fund appreciates the generous donors whose dedication to the Kiwanis family and education makes these scholarships possible.

Scholarship applications are posted November 1. Application submissions are due February 1. Apply now! 

Important: The Children’s Fund only has information regarding the scholarship awards it disburses. We do not have information on scholarships offered through Kiwanis districts or clubs. If you have questions regarding a scholarship award that is not listed below, contact your school or the Kiwanis club or district offering the scholarship.

Kiwanis Children’s Fund Scholarship
The Kiwanis Children’s Fund Scholarship is made possible by donations made in memory of J. Walker Field, David W. Hancock, Harry S. Himmel, Andrew Reardon, Stephen A. Sapaugh, Florence Skomba and Robert Thal. These donations were made to provide one scholarship opportunity to a deserving member in good standing of Circle K International.

Amount awarded: Two (2) scholarships will be awarded with a minimum award amount of US$2,300 each. Exact amount will be determined closer to the award date.

John E. Mayfield Circle K Scholarship
Former Kiwanis Children’s Fund President John E. Mayfield was a generous philanthropist and enthusiastic supporter of Kiwanis and the Children’s Fund. He established the John E. Mayfield Circle K Scholarship Fund in 2015. John died in 2017, but his good works continue.

Amount awarded: Minimum amount awarded US$1,300. Exact amount will be determined closer to the award date.

Who can apply? Members in good standing of Circle K International with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.

Circle K International Past Presidents’ Scholarship
The Circle K International Past Presidents’ Scholarship was created in 1990 to recognize current club presidents who have demonstrated excellence and dedication to CKI. It is given every year to one current club president.

Amount awarded: US$1,000

Who can apply? Current CKI club presidents in good standing

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