CAPITAL DISTRICT KIWANIS FOUNDATION

ROBERT H. TURNER, JR

KEY CLUB SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Robert H. Turner, Jr. Key Club Scholarship

The Robert H. Turner, Jr. Scholarships Program is funded by the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation as part of its commitment to support the Service Leadership Programs in the Capital District. The amount of this scholarship is $2,000.00.

Ellis H. Stroup Key Club Leadership Scholarship

The Ellis H. Stroup Key Club Leadership Scholarship is funded by the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation in recognition of Mr. Stroup's 36 years as the Capital District Secretary/Treasurer. He was a role model for decades as he interacted with Kiwanians from all walks of life. The amount of this scholarship is $2,000.00.

Thomas Bennett Key Club Scholarship

The Thomas Bennett Scholarship Program is funded by the West Virginia University Foundation to support West Virginia Key Club members who plan to attend West Virginia University.

Matching Scholarship Program

The Capital District of Kiwanis in conjunction with the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation will provide several scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each to eligible Key Club members. Recipients will be notified via e-mail after judging takes place.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The applicant must have been an active member for two years of a Key Club in good standing.

The applicant must be a graduating senior of an accredited high school program.

The applicant must be a college, university, technical or vocational school bound student.

The grade point average of the applicant must be a “B” average or the equivalent of a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.

An official high school transcript must be submitted with the application or directly from the high school.

Application materials shall be submitted using the formsite form or to the e-mail address CDKCScholarships@gmail.com. Any questions, please contact CDKCScholarships@gmail.com.

Financial need will not be a factor in the award.

Applications are due by March 9, 2025 at 11:59 PM. This form will close at that time and will no longer be accessible to make changes or submissions. Any questions, please contact CDKCScholarships@gmail.com.

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Application

Full Name *

Street Address, City, State, Zip Code *

Home Phone Number *

Email Address *

Date of Birth *

Name of Key Club *

Key Club Advisor Name *

School Address, City, State, Zip Code *

Key Club Membership Number (Can be requested from your club advisor or by calling 1-800-KIWANIS) *

Current Year GPA *

Cumulative GPA *

School Principal Name *

What university/college are you planning to attend? List all options if a decision has not been made yet. *

Short Answer

List Key Club activities – Be sure to identify: Years in Key Club; offices and committee chairs held at the club level; projects chaired at the club level; Division, District and International activities attended (including DCMs, ZEPs and conferences); Key Leader participation; Key Club offices held at the division or district level; Key Club honors, et cetera. *

List school organizations and activities to which you have contributed significantly, stating any office during your years in high school. *

List religious and community activities to which you have contributed significantly during your years in high school. *

List honors, awards or special recognition that you have received during your years in high school. *

Letters of Recommendation

One letter from a Kiwanian (does not have to be a member of the Kiwanis Club that sponsors applicant’s home Key Club.) Letters can also be e-mailed to CDKCScholarships@gmail.com

One letter from a school official (administrator, teacher, counselor.) Letters can also be e-mailed to CDKCScholarships@gmail.com

One letter from an individual of your choice. Letters can also be e-mailed to CDKCScholarships@gmail.com

Essay

Write a two-page (typewritten, double-spaced) essay on your involvement and leadership experiences in Key Club. *

Transcript

Please upload a copy of your transcript here or have your transcript e-mailed to CDKCScholarships@gmail.com. If it must be mailed, please mail it to: Capital District Key Club Scholarships, 6129 Strasburg Drive, Centreville, VA 20121.