Scholarships
All New York Circle K Scholarship awardees are announced at the District Convention and all applicants are highly encouraged to attend.
Don Forsyth “Circle K” Scholarship
This scholarship was established in honor of Mr. Forsyth, who lived his life with a deep passion for Circle K. The scholarship provides recognition and financial assistance to individual members of Circle K clubs who have demonstrated exceptional community service. The scholarship awards an amount of $5,000 and the runner-up will receive the Circle K Alumni Association Scholarship for $1,000!
Applicants will need recommendations attesting to their community service.
If you are interested, click here to begin or continue your application.
Deadline: contact Alison Mandel, alison.mandel@nycki.org
Scholarships from the Kiwanis Children’s Fund are designed to help members of Circle K International and graduating members of Key Club International. Scholarship applications are posted November 1. Application submissions are due February 1.
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 scholarship opportunities to deserving members in good standing of Circle K International.
Amount awarded: Two (2) scholarships will be awarded with a minimum award amount of US$2,500 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$1,400. 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.
Click Here for more information about and applications for Circle K International Scholarships.
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