Florida CKI Alumni Association

Scholarships

Sophie Laval Scholarship

2022 Sophie Laval Scholarship Application

Background: Sophie Laval was an extremely active member of the Flagler College Circle K Club who died while traveling to the 1988 Circle K International Convention. Her legacy is forever exemplified due to her involvement with Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) and that she educated Circle K members of the dangers of driving drunk. The Florida District Alumni Association awards a $1,000 scholarship in her memory to a deserving Circle K member who demonstrates both scholarship and contributes service to the community.

Eligibility: Applicants failing to meet these requirements will not be considered for this scholarship. In the event no one meets these standards, this scholarship will not be awarded.

  1. The applicant must be a Circle K International dues paid member of a Florida District club.
  2. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. The applicant must have performed service hours in the past CKI year (the time period beginning on January 1st, 2022 and ending on December 31st, 2022.)

Application Instructions: The application packet must be uploaded no later than February 1, 2023; no late submissions will be accepted.:

  1. The completed Sophie Laval Scholarship Application Form.
  2. A copy of the applicant’s transcripts (either official or unofficial), which includes the Applicant’s name, classes, and overall GPA.
  3. A detailed description of service hours in chronological order using the following format: date, description of project, and number of hours.
  4. Essay: Please write a 250-word essay on one of the below Essay Topics and provide it typewritten, double spaced and 12-point Times New Roman font.
  5. Recommendation Letter: Submit a letter of recommendation from your home club president, Faculty Advisor, or Kiwanis Advisor.

Essay Topics: (Answer only ONE of the following questions)

  1. What service project or initiative do you feel most passionate about and why?
  2. Describe a person who inspired you through their community service and why they inspire you?
  3. How is Circle K unique and different from other service opportunities available?

“Uncle” Don Knowles Scholarship

2022 Uncle Don Scholarship Submission

Background: At the 2007 Florida Circle K District Convention, the “Uncle” Don Knowles scholarship was created in honor of one of the Florida District’s biggest supporters. A 22 year member of the  Sunshine City Kiwanis club in St. Petersburg, “Uncle” Don began his involvement with Circle K in 1985 at the USF St. Petersburg Kiwanis advisor. He was the first Assistant Administrator for the Florida District of CKI in 1989.

Throughout the years, “Uncle” Don has been honored with deserved awards such at the Florida District Circle of Service Award, the International Circle of Service Award as well as being inducted into the Florida CKI Hall of Fame in 1997. Most notably, CKI members in the district raised money and honored him with a Hixson Award. He became known to all as “Uncle” Don Knowles, which is quite appropriate. He has definitely lived up to his title as being an “Uncle” to each and every member of the Florida CKI. When starting his Kiwanis career, he immediately became involved in sponsored youth and he says that not a day goes by that he doesn’t do something with one of his sponsored youth clubs – and he LOVES it!

Eligibility: Applicants failing to meet these requirements will not be considered for this scholarship. In the event no one meets these standards, this scholarship will not be awarded.

  1. The applicant must be a Circle K International dues paid member of a Florida District club.
  2. The applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  3. The applicant must have performed service hours in the past CKI year (the time period beginning on January 1st, 2022 and ending on December 31st, 2022.)

Application Instructions: The application packet must be uploaded no later than February 1, 2023; no late submissions will be accepted.

  1. The completed “Uncle” Don Knowles Scholarship Application Form.
  2. A copy of the applicant’s transcripts (either official or unofficial), which includes the Applicant’s name, classes, and overall GPA.
  3. A detailed description of service hours in chronological order using the following format: date, description of project, and number of hours.
  4. Creative: This should be a creative work that answers the following question: How have the CKI tenets of “Leadership, Fellowship and Service” shaped your life? This work can be in the form of a video (in a 5-minute movie, submitted electronically or on a CD), a poster, an essay (minimum 250 words), or any other way you feel can best convey your message.
  5. Recommendation Letter: Submit a letter of recommendation from your home club president, Faculty Advisor, or Kiwanis Advisor.