The Florida District of Key Club International scholarship recipients will be notified by April 5, 2018 when their names are announced at the 2018 Florida District of Key Club Education and Leadership Conference. All scholarships will be provided as cash awards in the form of a check sent directly to the college and/or the student in August.
The Scholarships Committee encourages that you join the Remind 101. Text @flscholar to 81010.
Recipients of the 2018 Key Club Scholarships must complete and return this Scholarship Recipient Information Form.
Who Is Qualified for the Scholarship Program?
A Key Club member who:
- Has been an active Key Club member since 11th grade (with the exception of the G. Harold Martin Outstanding Club President Award) and is in good standing.
- If applying for the Governor’s Project scholarship, volunteer work directed towards this project.
- Has paid dues and appears on Key Club International’s Membership Report.
- Is a graduating high school senior (with the exception of the G. Harold Martin Outstanding Club President Award).
- Is a college, university, technical, or vocational school-bound student.
- Has a grade–point average of at least a “B” or the equivalent of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Has attached an official high school transcript with an explanation of the grading system utilized.
- Has attached an official document that explains the community service hours the applicant has received through Key Club.
- Submits the general application to Scholarships Committee Chair Robin Moscovitch at scholarships@floridakeyclub.org by February 28, 2018 at 11:59 PM.
Scholarship Information
District Education and Leadership Conference (DCON) Program Ad Scholarship
| Description: | This scholarship will be awarded to college bound seniors from a club that sells at least one page ($175) in District Conference program ads. Leftover funds from the ad revenues will be designated for more scholarships. |
| Application Type: | General Application |
| Deadline: | February 28, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $1,000 per scholarship |
| Number Awarded: |
Number awarded depends on amount collected on program advertisements. At least 1 scholarship will be provided. |
The Ellie Gander Scholarship
| Description: | This scholarship will be awarded to a member of Key Club in Division 1 of the Florida District of Key Club International. In addition, the scholarship will be awarded to college-bound seniors who demonstrate the strongest qualifications per the general application essays and recommendations, as well having discovered the heart to serve, answered the call to lead, and accepted the courage to engage which defines Key Club service leadership. |
| Application Type: | General Application |
| Deadline: | February 28, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $1,000 per scholarship |
| Number Awarded: |
Varies |
Governor’s Project Scholarship
| Description: | This scholarship will be awarded to a member of Key Club International who has placed his/her efforts into the Governor’s Project, The HEALTH Project. The HEALTH Project is an initiative to alleviate the various effects of poverty within our district and improve the general health and well-being of our communities. The recipient of this award will be a person who has clearly served their home, school, and community through this service project. |
| Application Type: | General Application (including additional essay) |
| Deadline: | February 28, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $1,000 per scholarship |
| Number Awarded: |
1 |
The Florida Key Club Endowment Fund Scholarship
| Description: | This scholarship from the Florida Key Club Endowment Fund will be awarded to college-bound seniors who demonstrate the strongest qualifications per the general application essays and recommendations, as well having discovered the heart to serve, answered the call to lead, and accepted the courage to engage which defines Key Club service leadership. |
| Application Type: | General Application |
| Deadline: | February 28, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $2,000 per scholarship |
| Number Awarded: |
9 |
Distinguished Club President and G. Harold Martin Outstanding Club President Scholarship
| Description: | This scholarship will be awarded to the one club president judged the most outstanding among all who meet the Distinguished Club President Award criteria. It is based solely on merit. Funding is provided by the Kiwanis Club of Brooksville. |
| Application Type: | Must complete the G. Harold Martin Outstanding Club President Award application. |
| Deadline: | March 7, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $1,000 |
| Number Awarded: |
1 |
Malcolm Lewis Scholarship
| Description: | The Malcolm Lewis Scholarship for Leadership and Service is awarded to one person who embodies the ideals of Malcolm Lewis, the 1st Key Club International President |
| Application Type: | General Application |
| Deadline: | February 28, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $1,000 |
| Number Awarded: |
1 |
Other Scholarships
The J. Walker Field Scholarship (Florida Kiwanis Foundation)
| Description: | This scholarship will be awarded to select graduating senior Key Club members who exemplify the spirit of Kiwanis through their service and prove to strengthen their community in the future. Applies only to colleges and universities within the Florida District. |
| Application Type: | The Foundation provides its own application. Click here for more information and the application. |
| Deadline: | March 1, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $1,000 per scholarship |
| Number Awarded: |
10 |
The George & Ann Langguth Scholarship (Florida Kiwanis Foundation)
| Description: | This is a multi-year scholarship given to an immediate family member of a current Kiwanis Member who exemplifies Kiwanis’ value of service. Recipient may be a high school senior or already in college. Not limited to Florida colleges and universities. |
| Application Type: | The Foundation provides its own application. Click here for more information and the application. |
| Deadline: | May 15, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $1,000 per scholarship, may be awarded to a recipient up to a maximum of 4 consecutive years. |
| Number Awarded: |
Varies |
Nancy M. Liddell Scholarship (Brock Communications Foundation)
| Description: | This scholarship is for students having experience with neuro-muscular diseases such as MS, lupus and other similar diseases who show a genuine use for this aide in achieving a higher education. |
| Application Type: | Requires a 1500 word essay and a one page maximum recommendation from an educator that speaks to readiness for college courses and workload. More information such as the essay prompt can be found at www.brockcomm.com/foundation/. Materials should be emailed to lisabrock@brockcomm.com. |
| Deadline: | TBA |
| Amount Awarded: | $500 |
Southern Housing Scholarship Foundation
| Description: | Qualified students attending Florida A&M University, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida State University, Santa Fe College, Tallahassee Community College, and University of Florida will be awarded scholarships in the form of rent-free housing to live in one of twenty-seven, furnished scholarship houses that are adjacent to their college campus. Must apply for the George & Ann Langguth Scholarship. |
| Application Type: | The foundation provides its own application. Click here for more information and the application. |
| Deadline: | May 15th, 2018 |
| Amount Awarded: | $500 |
| Number Awarded: |
114 Housing Scholarships |
Questions?
Contact Scholarships Committee Chair Robin Moscovitch at scholarships@floridakeyclub.org.