Kiwanis Children's Fund Key Club Scholarships Opening Soon
Offered by Kiwanis Children's Fund (Kiwanis International)
About This Scholarship
The Kiwanis Children's Fund — the charitable foundation of Kiwanis International — awards scholarships each year to graduating members of Key Club International, the century-old high school service organization sponsored by Kiwanis. Only dues-paying Key Club members in good standing who are completing their final year of high school may apply, making this a direct reward for sustained participation in the club's service work.
Applications are managed through Foundant, the Children's Fund's online scholarship system. Students create a free account, browse the scholarship opportunities available for the cycle, and submit a single online application; current third-party listings peg the award at $2,460, and multiple named funds may be offered in a given year. The application cycle follows the school year: opportunities are posted November 1 and submissions are due February 1.
Beyond the national awards, many Kiwanis districts and local sponsoring Kiwanis clubs run their own Key Club scholarships, so applicants are encouraged to ask their sponsoring club what else is available.
Eligibility
- Dues-paying Key Club International member in good standing (Key Club membership is the program requirement)
- Must be completing your final year of high school (graduating senior)
- Apply through the Children's Fund's online Foundant system — online applications only
- Circle K International members in their final year are eligible for parallel collegiate opportunities
How To Apply
- Create a free account in the Kiwanis Children's Fund's Foundant scholarship portal (linked from the kiwanis.org scholarship opportunities page)
- Applications post November 1; complete and submit yours by the February 1, 11:59 p.m. ET deadline
- Also ask your sponsoring Kiwanis club and district about additional local Key Club scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for a Kiwanis Children's Fund scholarship?
Only members in good standing of Key Club International (or Circle K International) who are completing their final year of high school may apply for the fund's scholarships.
When do applications open?
The Children's Fund posts its scholarship applications on November 1 each year, with submissions due February 1 at 11:59 p.m. ET.