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Kiwanis Club Scholarship Criteria, Process, and Protocol
Kiwanis Club of Manhasset and Port Washington
Criteria:
Candidates for the Kiwanis Scholarship for High School Seniors must meet the following:
Demonstrated need.
Currently enrolled in a State recognized secondary school.
Accepted and committed to a school of higher learning or trade school for next year.
Demonstrated a commitment to community service through Key Club and others.
Maintained an academic record such that success in a school of higher learning or
trade school is expected.
Demonstrated the qualities of leadership and citizenship consistent with the Kiwanis
Club beliefs.
Supported by a letter of reference from faculty member at current school.
Completed essay in application for the scholarship.
Process:
A review of applications will take place within the Kiwanis Board.
Decisions will be made and announced prior to June of the student’s senior year.
Scholarships will be awarded in late June, or July, at a Kiwanis luncheon meeting. - Schloarships not accepted by September 1st of the students graduation of High School, will be forfeited.
Scholarship winners may invite one reference provided to join the Kiwanis meeting
and to introduce the student.
Scholarship winners may also invite their parent(s) or guardian(s) to the luncheon.
All information to be presented and names of attendees must be sent to the Kiwanis
President a week ahead of time.
All deadlines must be met. All parts of the process must take place.