Whether you’re a Key Club graduating senior or a member looking for a service opportunity abroad this summer with Rustic Pathways, Key Club International has four scholarship opportunities for you!
Harry S. Himmel Scholarship
The Harry S. Himmel Scholarship was established in Harry’s memory in 1989 by friends and family. Himmel joined Kiwanis in 1928 and eventually served in many leadership positions at various levels—including president of the Kiwanis International Foundation for 10 years. Harry was known for his extensive involvement in his community and in charitable causes, and for the impact he made on so many individuals. This scholarship remains in his memory to help young people achieve their goals.
- Amount awarded: US$500
- Number awarded: 1
- Who can apply? Graduating high school senior members in good standing of Key Club International.
- When do I apply? Applications will be available on February 1, 2016. Completed applications must be mailed to the designated address and postmarked by April 15, 2016.
- How do I apply? Download the application for the Harry S. Himmel Scholarship to see complete submission requirements.
Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship
The Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship was established in honor of Kiwanian and 2008–09 First Lady Linda Canaday, a former teacher and longtime Kiwanis member. In her memory, a scholarship fund was established for members of Key Club International. This scholarship 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.
Mail complete application packets to:
Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship
Attn: Christina Allen
24813 Canyon View Ct
Hayward, CA 94541
- Amount awarded: US$2,500
- Number awarded: 1
- Who can apply? Graduating high school senior members in good standing of Key Club International for two years, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or its equivalent.
- When do I apply? Applications will be available on February 1, 2016. Completed applications must be mailed to the designated address and postmarked by April 15, 2016.
- How do I apply? Download the application for the Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship to see complete submission requirements.
Mail complete application packets to:
Linda Canaday Memorial Scholarship
Attn: Christina Allen
24813 Canyon View Ct
Hayward, CA 94541
Cunat International Scholarship
While serving as 1992–93 governor of the Illinois-Eastern Iowa Kiwanis District, Brian Cunat and his wife, Miki, established a scholarship fund to recognize and support Kiwanis-family members setting out to make a difference in people’s lives. The Cunats believe that life goals should include helping others and making the world a better place for all.
Mail complete application packets to:
Cunat International Scholarship
Attn: Brian Cunat
5400 W. Elm Street
Suite 110
McHenry, IL 60050
- Amount awarded: US$2,500
- Number awarded: 1
- Who can apply? Graduating high school senior members in good standing of Key Club International.
- When do I apply? Applications will be available on February 1, 2016. Completed applications must be mailed to the designated address and postmarked by April 15, 2016.
- How do I apply? Download the application for the Cunat International Scholarship to see complete submission requirements.
Mail complete application packets to:
Cunat International Scholarship
Attn: Brian Cunat
5400 W. Elm Street
Suite 110
McHenry, IL 60050
Rustic Pathways Service Scholarship
Rustic Pathways is committed to making life-changing opportunities possible for students worldwide through international service learning programs. Rustic Pathways Service Scholarships are competitive scholarships that enable first-time travelers of any nationality who meet the financial need criteria to obtain financial aid to cover part or all of the program fee for select programs. Airfare costs may still be applicable.
More information about Rustic Pathways Financial Aid:http://rusticpathways.com/resources/financial-aid/
- Amount awarded: 50-100 percent of program cost (not including airfare).
- Number awarded: There is no set number of scholarships available. They are granted on a case-by-case basis. In 2015, 77 scholarships in the amount of US$172,000 were awarded.
- Who can apply? First time Rustic Pathways travelers with households earning less than US$95,000.
- When do I apply? Applications are open now until March 4, 2016. Scholarship recipients will be notified March 25, 2016.
- How do I apply? Complete the form and provide all required materials here.
More information about Rustic Pathways Financial Aid:http://rusticpathways.com/resources/financial-aid/