HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Scholarship applications from students in High Schools with Key Clubs supported by the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke may apply for a scholarship (Cave Spring, Hidden Valley, Northside, Patrick Henry, William Fleming, Roanoke Catholic, Staunton River). Each year, students are awarded scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. The award criteria is focused on school and community volunteer service, academic achievement, and financial need. The scholarship application period opens on February 1, 2023 and closes on March 3, 2023. A panel of Kiwanis members will read each application, identify up to six finalists, interview the finalists, and award the scholarships at a May Kiwanis Club of Roanoke awards luncheon meeting. A copy of the cover letter may be found here. The fillable scholarship application form contains submission instructions; it may downloaded here.

COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDENTS

Roanoke students attending one of four designated local colleges or universities who are majoring in an environment-related degree may apply for a $5,000 scholarship. The applicant must be a junior or above, and be majoring in an environmental protection or natural resource management degree program.

A Roanoke student is a graduate of a City of Roanoke or Roanoke County public or private high school. Local colleges and universities include The College of Natural Resources and Environment at Virginia Tech, Hollins University, and Roanoke College, and Ferrum College.

The award criteria is focused on financial need, academics, experience in environmental protection or natural resources management, and goals after graduation. The scholarship application period opens on March 1, 2023 and closes on April 30, 2023. A panel of Kiwanis members will read each application, interview the finalists, and award the scholarship at a Kiwanis Club of Roanoke awards luncheon meeting. The fillable scholarship application form contains submission instructions; it may be downloaded here.