Five scholarships of at least $1500 are available for CKI (Circle K International) members continuing their education in college or university.
CKI (Circle K) Scholarships for Continuing College/University Students
Total Scholarships: $7,500 US minimum
Deadline: 2024 TBA
Link to Scholarship Application: PNW CKI Scholarship Application
Applications must be submitted by email: Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation
2023-2024 Scholarship Chair: Milt DonelsonPlease email your application in PDF form to:[email protected]
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation’s Robert H. Andrew District Scholarship
About the scholarship: In recognition of his exceptional support for sponsored programs, especially Circle K, the Pacific Northwest District Foundation named one of its scholarships after Robert H. Andrew in 1995. Bob was a former Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Governor, Circle K Administrator, and Treasurer of the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation. Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Convention.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship value: $1,500 US
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation’s Gene O’Brien District Scholarship
About the scholarship: The Pacific Northwest District scholarship named this scholarship after Gene O’Brien, who was a past PNW Kiwanis Governor from 1987-1988. He was very supportive of both Key Club and Circle K sponsored programs. The PNW Kiwanis Foundation named this award for him in 2002. Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Convention.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship value: $1,500 US
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation’s Patrick Maloney District Scholarship
About the scholarship: Patrick Maloney was killed by a drunk driver, en route to the 1988 District Convention. He was a member of the Pacific University Circle K Club and went to the University of Portland to continue his pre-medical studies. Some of his other interests outside of school were volunteering at the hospital, off-road racing, discovering his Irish heritage, and Circle K. In 1988, with support from the Pacific Northwest District Alumni Association, a scholarship was established in Patrick’s memory. This scholarship has grown from $250 to its present value of $1,500. Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Convention.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship value: $1,500 US (increased in 2004/05 from $1,000 in 2003/04)
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation’s Chuck Clutts District Scholarship
About the scholarship: In 20004/05, the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation established a fourth Circle K scholarship in memory of Chuck Clutts. Chuck was Governor of the Pacific Northwest District in 1984-1985. He had a distinguished Kiwanis career serving at the Club, Division, District, and International levels. However, he is most noted for his support of the Kiwanis Foundations and his unselfish giving to others. Chuck will be remembered as a humble Kiwanis leader who used his time, talents, and resources to help improve the quality of life worldwide. Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Convention.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship value: $1,500 US
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation and Roy E. Fritch Scholarship for Circle K
About the scholarship: The PNW Kiwanis Foundation named this scholarship after Roy E. Fritch in 2007. Roy was a member of Kiwanis for 60 years, a charter member of the Snohomish club and past Kiwanis Lt. Governor (1965). He was also a member of the Circle K Fraternity. The CK Fraternity—instituted in 1936—was the Brainchild of Past International President Jay Emerson and was the origin of Circle K International (CKI). Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Conventions.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarships
Five scholarships of at least $1500 are available for CKI (Circle K International) members continuing their education in college or university.
CKI (Circle K) Scholarships for Continuing College/University Students
Total Scholarships: $7,500 US minimum
Deadline: 2024 TBA
Link to Scholarship Application: PNW CKI Scholarship Application
Applications must be submitted by email: Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation
2023-2024 Scholarship Chair: Milt DonelsonPlease email your application in PDF form to: [email protected]
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation’s Robert H. Andrew District Scholarship
About the scholarship: In recognition of his exceptional support for sponsored programs, especially Circle K, the Pacific Northwest District Foundation named one of its scholarships after Robert H. Andrew in 1995. Bob was a former Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Governor, Circle K Administrator, and Treasurer of the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation. Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Convention.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship value: $1,500 US
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation’s Gene O’Brien District Scholarship
About the scholarship: The Pacific Northwest District scholarship named this scholarship after Gene O’Brien, who was a past PNW Kiwanis Governor from 1987-1988. He was very supportive of both Key Club and Circle K sponsored programs. The PNW Kiwanis Foundation named this award for him in 2002. Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Convention.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship value: $1,500 US
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation’s Patrick Maloney District Scholarship
About the scholarship: Patrick Maloney was killed by a drunk driver, en route to the 1988 District Convention. He was a member of the Pacific University Circle K Club and went to the University of Portland to continue his pre-medical studies. Some of his other interests outside of school were volunteering at the hospital, off-road racing, discovering his Irish heritage, and Circle K. In 1988, with support from the Pacific Northwest District Alumni Association, a scholarship was established in Patrick’s memory. This scholarship has grown from $250 to its present value of $1,500. Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Convention.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship value: $1,500 US (increased in 2004/05 from $1,000 in 2003/04)
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation’s Chuck Clutts District Scholarship
About the scholarship: In 20004/05, the Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation established a fourth Circle K scholarship in memory of Chuck Clutts. Chuck was Governor of the Pacific Northwest District in 1984-1985. He had a distinguished Kiwanis career serving at the Club, Division, District, and International levels. However, he is most noted for his support of the Kiwanis Foundations and his unselfish giving to others. Chuck will be remembered as a humble Kiwanis leader who used his time, talents, and resources to help improve the quality of life worldwide. Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Convention.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship value: $1,500 US
The Pacific Northwest Kiwanis Foundation and Roy E. Fritch Scholarship for Circle K
About the scholarship: The PNW Kiwanis Foundation named this scholarship after Roy E. Fritch in 2007. Roy was a member of Kiwanis for 60 years, a charter member of the Snohomish club and past Kiwanis Lt. Governor (1965). He was also a member of the Circle K Fraternity. The CK Fraternity—instituted in 1936—was the Brainchild of Past International President Jay Emerson and was the origin of Circle K International (CKI). Scholarship winners are announced at the Circle K District Conventions.
Criteria: This award is based on a commitment to community service by a member of a Circle K Club within the Pacific Northwest District.
Scholarship: $1,500 US
The most updated information and scholarship application can be found at this website:https://www.pnwkiwanisfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/circle-k