Scholarship
Since its inception in 1985, the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation’s Scholarship Program has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships and grants to over 250 individuals.

Kiwanian Dependent Child Scholarship

The Kiwanian Dependent Child Scholarship was designed to provide recognition to a dependent child of a member of the Pennsylvania District of Kiwanis International. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a graduating high school senior that has, demonstrated leadership abilities, provided service to others, achieved academic excellence and does not qualify for other scholarships offered by the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation. In addition, the recipient shall be of high moral character and striving for excellence in all their endeavors. The scholarship amount is $2,000 for one year. The scholarship recipient will be notified in July 2024 by mail.

PKF 2023-2024 – Kiwanian Dependent Child Scholarship – Instructions

PKF REV 2023 – Kiwanian Dependent Child Scholarship – Application FORM digital signature

Key Club Scholarships

The Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation will be awarding 4 scholarships, at $2,000 each. Key Club Scholarships were designed to provide recognition to Key Club Members of the Pennsylvania District of Key Club International.

These four scholarships include the: Phil Broadhead Memorial Scholarship, Barry J. Halbritter Scholarship, Myrna Perkins Memorial Scholarship, and the Willi Schaefer Scholarship.

An individual who applies is eligible to receive one scholarship. The recipient of the scholarship shall be a graduating high school senior that has demonstrated leadership abilities, and provided service to others, and has achieved academic excellence. In addition, the recipient shall be of high moral character and striving for excellence in all their endeavors. The scholarship recipients will be notified in July 2024 by mail.

PKF 2023-2024- Key Club Scholarship – Instructions

PKF REV 2023 – Key Club Scholarship – Application FORM digital signature

Circle K Scholarship

The Circle K Scholarship was designed to provide recognition to a Circle K Member of the Pennsylvania District of Circle K International. The recipient of this scholarship shall be a current student that has, demonstrated leadership abilities, provided service to others, and achieved academic excellence. In addition, the recipient shall be of high moral character and striving for excellence in all their endeavors. The scholarship amount is $2,000 for one year. The scholarship recipient will be notified in July 2024 by mail.

PKF 2023-2024 Circle K Scholarship Instructions

PKF REV 2023 – Circle K Scholarship – Application FORM digital signature (1)

Don and Myrt Neiman Endowed Scholarship

The Don and Myrt Neiman Endowed Scholarship was designed to provide recognition to a graduate student who is a current or former member of the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Family who is or will pursue an advanced degree, preferably in journalism or music. Don Neiman was a long time member of the Glenside Kiwanis Club and a member of the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation Board. The recipient of this scholarship shall be an upcoming or current graduate student that has demonstrated leadership abilities, provided service to others, achieved academic excellence, and does not qualify for other scholarships offered by the Pennsylvania Kiwanis Foundation. In addition, the recipient shall be of high moral character and striving for excellence in all their endeavors. The scholarship amount is $3,000 for one year. The scholarship recipients will be notified in July 2024 by mail.

PKF 2023-2024 – Don and Myrt Neiman Endowed Scholarship – Instructions

PKF REV 2023 – Don and Myrt Neiman Endowed Scholarship-Application FORM digital signature

Please Note:

  • Scholarships open for the 2023-2024 year
  • Download the  PKF – Scholarship Poster 2024  here.
  • Forms need to be opened and completed with Adobe Acrobat before e-mailing and/or printing.
  • The application with all supporting documents must be scanned and e-mailed no later than April 12, 2024 
  • All applications MUST BE typed. No handwritten applications will be considered.
  • Note: Late e-mailed documents or e-mails with not all files attached will not be considered.
    • Please e-mail the complete application and attachments in one e-mail to the following e-mail address: scholarships@pkfonline.org.
    • Add the e-mail subject line: “[Scholarship Name] – [Your Last Name]”
  • Contact the Foundation Scholarship Committee at scholarships@pkfonline.org if you have any questions.