The Leo Dolan Kiwanis Scholarship Program

APPLICATION IS OPEN

Deadline: April 24, 2026

The Kiwanis Club of the Main Line is excited to offer two (2) $2,500 academic scholarships for 2026 to students who demonstrate servant leadership in their school and community that align with the Kiwanis’s commitment to community service.

Scholarship Value: $2,500 each for two (2) students at participating high schools.

Scholarships will be awarded to students who have demonstrated leadership in service or volunteering. All applicants must meet the scholarship criteria and complete all application requirements to be considered for a 2026 Leo Dolan Kiwanis Service Scholarship.

Scholarship Criteria

  • Must be a student at a participating school: Harriton, Lower Merion, Haverford, or Radnor High Schools, or a private high school within the Main Line area.  At this time, we are only able to accept applications from within the local area/state.
  • Grade Level: Senior at a participating school.
  • Completed at least 100 hours of community service or volunteering hours between January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025.
  • Academic Grade Minimum: B average

Application Requirements

  • Submit One Page Essay: submit an essay describing your volunteering and/or servant leadership experience(s) that has made the most impact on you and your school/community. Describe the service provided, how it impacted your school or community, why it is meaningful to you, and how you have inspired others. The essay length is approximately one page in length typed.
  • Letter of Recommendation: obtain at least ONE (1) letter of recommendation(s) from individual(s) verifying your activities and community service.  
  • Submit Unofficial Transcript to validate GPA.
  • Complete school activities, honors and awards received AND volunteer opportunity utilizing this spreadsheet. DOWNLOAD COPY HERE

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