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
December 4: Backpack Brigade Gala 5:00 - 9:00 pm at The 101 in Pioneer Square
December 7: Operation Nightwatch Sock it to Homelessness Open House 12:30 - 2:00 at Dispatch Center
December 9: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 IN PERSON at Sand Point Country Club. Guest Speaker Carol Mahoney, KCCP-S
December 13-22: ALS Assisteens Book Fair at Barnes & Noble (see Events for details)
December 17: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
January 13: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 on Zoom. Guest Speaker Deidre McCormack Martin, Executive Director of Family Law CASA
January 21: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
February 6-7: PNW Kiwanis Mid-Winter Conference at Hood River Best Western
February 10: General Meeting 12:00 - 1:00 on Zoom. Guest Speaker Hunger Intervention Program
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 (location TBD)
March 18: Board Meeting 1:30 - 2:30 on Zoom
March 19: Team Read Luncheon at the Westin Downtown Seattle
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