Division 3
KEY NEWS December2024
GREETINGSFROMTHE LIEUTENANTGOVERNOR
Hello Division 3! It’s December, which means that we are approaching the holiday season! Seeing as it will be Christmas break soon, most clubs will not be meeting for a large part of the month. That being the case, I have endeavored to include some information that will be “evergreen” so that it will still be relevant in our second semester;
In addition to the familiar links, I’ll be including ones for the Kiwanis Children’s Fund scholarship and the mental health-focused non profit Erika’s Lighthouse! I hope everyone will take their upcoming free time as an opportunity to serve our community this holiday season, and I wish you a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!
Division 3 Key News
December 2024
Erika’s Lighthouse
Erika’s Lighthouse is a non-profit organization which is seeking to promote good mental health and break down the stigma around discussing mental health in schools. As a Service Partner of Key Club International, we have the opportunity to contribute to their mission in a number of ways, including:
Becoming An Affiliate Club:
Key Clubs can gain access to Erika’s Lighthouse’s Resource Portal by creating an account on their website:
Kiwanis Scholarship Opportunities
Kiwanis International offers several different scholarships to members graduating high school. To learn about scholarships from Kiwanis, go to kiwanis.org and type “scholarship opportunities” into the search bar in the top right. The article titled “Scholarship opportunities” has information on scholarships currently open to applications.* Act quickly though, because the deadline for scholarship applications to Kiwanis is February 1st. Scholarships include:
For more information on establishing an Affiliate Club:
Donating:
If you would like to hold a fundraising event for Erika’s Lighthouse or would like to donate the proceeds from an event to the organization, visit the ELH Student Fundraising Center! Access ELH Programs
Kiwanis Children’s Fund Scholarship Number Awarded: (2) Scholarships
Amount Awarded: Minimum
$2,460
Wagner Family Scholarship
Number Awarded: (1) Scholarship
Amount Awarded: Minimum
$4,500
*members signing in to the Kiwanis International website for the first time may need to use the “set password” feature along with their email to sign in.
To start applying for scholarships from Kiwanis, go to the Kiwanis Children’s Fund online portal!
Kiwanis Scholarship Portal
Division 3 Key News
December 2024
2025: Key Club Centennial
2025 will be Key Club’s 100th birthday! As such, KCI has challenged every district to do a few things before the end of the year in order to receive recognition by KCI:
Increase Youth Opportunities Fund applications by 10%
Increase donations to Key Club Partner Charities by 10%
Increase
Division 3 Key News
December 2024
Earl Collins Foundation Grants
Named in honor of the decorated Kiwanian Dr. Earl A. Collins, the Earl Collins Foundation was founded in 1960 in order for Missouri-Arkansas Kiwanians to invest funds into youth organizations, including Circle K International, Builders Clubs, KKids, Aktion Clubs, and our very own Key Clubs! In 1984, the Earl Collins Scholarship Fund was incorporated to further honor Dr. Collins. In 2020 The Earl Collins Foundation expanded to add a Grant Program for service leadership programs such as Key Club to fund service projects which require funding beyond the capacity of a single club. Every Key Club in Missouri and Arkansas is invited and encouraged to take advantage of the possibilities for service which the Earl Collins Foundation offers! Go to k14.site.kiwanis.org/earl-collins-foundation-scholarships/ and look for the ECF-Brochure under the “ECF Grants and Information” section for more information.
EARLCOLLINS GRANTS
If your Key Club has an idea for a large-scale service project, but is struggling to come up with the money to fund it, then an Earl Collins Foundation Grant may be perfect for you! The Earl Collins Foundation offers up to $500 in grants for service leadership programs; all you have to do to get the money is fill out the application under “ECF Grants and Information” on the Earl Collins site!
Apply Now!
EARLCOLLINS SCHOLARSHIPS
If you are a senior in high school, it is worth considering applying for an Earl Collins Scholarship application. Students who win the Earl Collins Scholarship will earn $1000 to support their academic futures. All scholarship applications are due by January 20, 2025, so if you are considering applying, it’s best to do so before the new year.
Apply Now!
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