2023 Scholarship Information and Application

In continuing our 30-year tradition support of higher education, the Northern Columbus Kiwanis Club is once again accepting applications for scholarships. The 2023 Northern Columbus Kiwanis Scholarship worth $1000.00 will be awarded to three qualifying students of the current high school graduating class. Students who will be attending a four-year or two-year college or university beginning in the summer or fall of 2023, will be considered for a scholarship. TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP YOU MUST SATISFY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

You attend one of the following high schools: Whetstone, Thomas Worthington, Linworth Alternative, Worthington Kilbourne, Worthington Christian, Bishop Watterson; OR
Your permanent residence is in Worthington City School District , but you are attending a high school outside the District; OR
Your permanent residence is in the Whetstone Catchment Area (you live within the Whetstone School Attendance Zone), but you are attending a high school outside this Area.

Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis Scholarship (grades, courses taken, academic societies, etc.), Financial need (FAFSA), Volunteer activities, Extracurricular activities, Leadership and Service. All applicants will be considered equally regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or disability.

Please note the following important dates:

March 31……………………Deadline to submit all required application documents.
April 21………………………Scholarship recipients will be notified.
May 4………………………..Awards dinner

In addition to completing the SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION below, the following documents must also be submitted:

TRANSCRIPT OF GRADES, including grade point average and class rank (if provided by school). The transcript MUST be completed through the junior year and officially verified by the High School Counseling Office. Please instruct your High School Counseling Office to email your grade transcript to [email protected], with your name on the subject line.
TWO LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, completed by a school counselor, principal, teacher, community contact, employer, clergy, etc. Individuals submitting a LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION on your behalf can complete and submit the form online by clicking HERE.

If you are a student please complete and submit the NORTHERN COLUMBUS KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP application below.

If you have any questions feel free to CONTACT US or call Sam Kiner, Scholarship Committee Chairman at 614-561-6194.

PLEASE NOTE: If you click the “Save and Continue Later” option at the bottom of the application, your link to return to the form at a later time will appear below.

2024 Northern Columbus Kiwanis Scholarship

Student's Name*
First Middle Last
Student's Permanent Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Student's Home Phone
Student's Cell Phone*
Student's Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
I attest that I am a senior high school student and I will be graduating by Spring, 2024. Please select one of one of the following:*
- I currently attend one of the following schools: Thomas Worthington, Linworth Alternative, Worthington Kilbourne, Whetstone, Bishop Watterson, or Worthington Christian.
- My permanent residence is in the Worthington School District while attending a high school outside the district.
- My permanent residence is in the Whetstone Catchment Area (Whetstone School Zone) while attending a high school outside this area.
High School*
1st Parent/Guardian Name*
First Last
1st Parent/Guardian Address*
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
1st Parent/Guardian Home Phone
1st Parent/Guardian Cell Phone*
1st Parent/Guardian Email*
Enter Email Confirm Email
2nd Parent/Guardian Name (if applicable)
First Last
2nd Parent/Guardian Address
Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
2nd Parent/Guardian Home Phone
2nd Parent/Guardian Cell Phone
2nd Parent/Guardian Email
Enter Email Confirm Email
Name(s) of guardians(s) that student lives with*
Including yourself, how many children in your family will be attending college next year?*
I will be enrolled in the following program:*
- 4-year college or university
- 2-year college of university
What major are you considering?*
Which colleges or universities are you considering?*
Estimated cost (tuition, room, board) per year.*
What is your Expected Family Contribution , based upon the FAFSA SAR review? IF YOU HAVE NOT YET RECEIVED YOUR FAFSA REVIEW PLEASE LEAVE BLANK. PLEASE PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BY SENDING TO [email protected]
Financial aid (merit and need based) awarded by college. Include financial aid that you do not have to repay. Do not include loans.*
Financial aid (merit and need based) awarded by other sources. Include financial aid that you do not have to repay. Do not include loans.*
Do you expect to take out student loans?*
- Yes
- No
Estimated monetary amount of student loans that you expect to take out for your first year of college?*
ACT Score, if applicable
SAT Score, if applicable
List School related activities. Include academic clubs, athletic teams, organizations, etc. Identify leadership roles such as club president and team captain. Click "+" to add lines.*
List community related activities. Include activities such as church, civic, community service, scouting and other organizations. Identify leadership roles. Click"+" to add lines.*
List other accomplishments you believe are important for the scholarship committee to consider. Click "+" to add lines.
List past and present employment experience. Include dates of employment, employer, job description.
Were you a member of any Kiwanis sponsored club? Check all that apply.
- K-Kids
- Builders Club
- Key Club
ESSAY: SERVICE AND LEADERSHIP. Describe how you have demonstrated service and leadership, as you define those traits, and explain why this is important to you. (Not to exceed 300 words.)*
CERTIFICATION. Entering your name and date below certifies that all information contained within this application is true to the best of my knowledge. Falsification of information automatically disqualifies applicant.*
Student Signature and Date A Parent/Guardian Signature and Date
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- Print your application for your records before submitting. NOTE: Copy and Paste your essay to another document as it may not print in its entirety.
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