Broster Joe & Jan Schroeder Kiwanis Scholarship Grant

Florida Kiwanis Foundation
Mission: Help children in need. To enable caring individuals, clubs, and divisions to combine their resources of time, talent, and funds to create a greater impact on the needs of children and families in Florida.
Your Florida Kiwanis Foundation is honored to recognize the establishment of the Broster Joe & Jan Schroeder Kiwanis Scholarship. Created in memory of Lt. Col. Joe Schroeder’s distinguished military service, including 122 combat missions in Vietnam, five Air Medals, and the Distinguished Service Cross, and his and Jan’s lifelong commitment to community and Kiwanis, this scholarship carries forward their legacy of service. Beginning in 2026, the scholarship awards $1,600 annually for up to four consecutive years to a deserving graduating high school senior from Florida.

Eligibility

Applicants must be immediate family members of active duty or retired U.S. Armed Forces personnel, demonstrate financial need, hold a minimum 2.5 GPA, complete at least 35 community service hours, and submit letters of recommendation along with an essay.