Recipients must be members of UW Circle K for at least four months, be enrolled as a UW student in the fall quarter, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, demonstrate financial need, actively participate in Circle K meetings, service and fundraising projects, and demonstrate leadership or leadership potential.
Congratulations to our 2024 winners Hannah Powell, Hana Chollar, Joephery Rafael and Lila Bray!
History of this scholarship program:
Barney Bernard was a respected insurance man in the University District and served in University Kiwanis for many years as President, then Secretary, and later as our division Lt. Governor. To say he was beloved by his fellow Kiwanians would be an understatement.
After his passing in 1982, University Kiwanis Foundation established the Hugh C. “Barney” Bernard Scholarship in 1984 to provide tuition assistance to students in the University of Washington School of Business. The Dean of the UW School of Business helped select winners for the $1,000 scholarship based on scholastic merit, financial need, good standing as students, and other relevant factors.
In 1990, University Kiwanis Club began sponsoring the UW Circle K Club and a year later, repurposed the Bernard Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to active UW Circle K members. Winners for the scholarships are selected by a committee comprised of the University Kiwanis President, Secretary and Circle K Advisor.
In 2001, the scholarship was renamed the Bernard/Orr scholarship to celebrate the legacy of Jack Orr, former Dean of the UW School of Pharmacy and University Kiwanis member from 1957 to 2001, in which he served as President (1963) and 23 years as Secretary (1978 – 2001).
Upcoming Events
August 12: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 on Zoom
August 20: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
September 9: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 on Zoom. Guest speaker Team Read
September 17: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
September 21: Annual Retreat 10:30 - 12:00 Board and 12:00 - 1:30 Members Lunch
September 25: Healing Center 25th Annual Gala at the Tyee Club
October 11: Home Together Oktoberfest Family Dinner & Auction at St. Catherine's School 6:00 - 9:00 pm
October 14: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 on Zoom
October 15: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
October 16: Operation Nightwatch Dinner 6:30-7:30 pm at Fisher Pavilion
October 18: University District Food Bank 30th Annual Auction Dinner
October 23: REST Gala 5:00 - 9:00 pm at Meydenbauer Center
November 8: We Heart Casey Gala 5:30 - 9:00 pm at Ballard Elks
November 15: Assistance League of Seattle Lunch Auction 11:00 - 1:00 at Sunset Club
Bernard/Orr Scholarship
In 2024, we awarded $4,500 in scholarships to members of the University of Washington Circle K International (UW CKI), a student-led volunteer service club we help support.
Recipients must be members of UW Circle K for at least four months, be enrolled as a UW student in the fall quarter, have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher, demonstrate financial need, actively participate in Circle K meetings, service and fundraising projects, and demonstrate leadership or leadership potential.
Congratulations to our 2024 winners Hannah Powell, Hana Chollar, Joephery Rafael and Lila Bray!
History of this scholarship program:
Barney Bernard was a respected insurance man in the University District and served in University Kiwanis for many years as President, then Secretary, and later as our division Lt. Governor. To say he was beloved by his fellow Kiwanians would be an understatement.
After his passing in 1982, University Kiwanis Foundation established the Hugh C. “Barney” Bernard Scholarship in 1984 to provide tuition assistance to students in the University of Washington School of Business. The Dean of the UW School of Business helped select winners for the $1,000 scholarship based on scholastic merit, financial need, good standing as students, and other relevant factors.
In 1990, University Kiwanis Club began sponsoring the UW Circle K Club and a year later, repurposed the Bernard Scholarship to provide tuition assistance to active UW Circle K members. Winners for the scholarships are selected by a committee comprised of the University Kiwanis President, Secretary and Circle K Advisor.
In 2001, the scholarship was renamed the Bernard/Orr scholarship to celebrate the legacy of Jack Orr, former Dean of the UW School of Pharmacy and University Kiwanis member from 1957 to 2001, in which he served as President (1963) and 23 years as Secretary (1978 – 2001).
Upcoming Events