SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

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.

Key Club scholarships

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 Key Club 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.

Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship
The Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship was established in memory of Kiwanis member Linda Canaday, wife of 2008-09 Kiwanis International President Don Canaday. The scholarship is awarded to one applicant and honors Linda’s love of children, which she demonstrated through her career as a teacher and her committed and caring compassion for children through Kiwanis.

Amount awarded: Minimum amount awarded US$3,215. Exact amount will be determined closer to the award date.

Who can apply? Indiana residents graduating high school with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent. Applicants must be members in good standing of Key Club International for two years.

Circle K International scholarships

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.