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
February 6-7: PNW Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference at Hood River Best Western
February 10: General Meeting 11:30 - 1:00 IN PERSON at Cafe Arta in Third Place Books Ravenna 6504 20th Ave NE
February 12: Hunger Intervention Program Community Appreciation (free) 5 - 7 PM 3841 NE 123rd St Seattle, WA 98125
February 18: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
March 6-8: PNW Key Club District Convention at Portland Marriott
March 10: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 on Zoom. Guest Speaker Srijan Chakraborty, Co-Executive Director of Hunger Intervention Program
March 18: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
March 19: Team Read Luncheon at the Westin Downtown Seattle
March 27: Family Law CASA Luncheon at the Westin Downtown Seattle
April 14: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 on Zoom. Guest Speaker Zee Sa, Bright Scholars International
April 15: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
May 12: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 on Zoom. Guest Speaker TBD
May 20: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
May 30: Backpack Brigade 5K Run/Walk to End Weekend Hunger at Seward Park 8:45 AM
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
Seattle, WA 98125