George & Ann Langguth Scholarship Grant

George & Ann Langguth Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: FLORIDA KIWANIS FOUNDATION INC
Amount: US $1,000
Last Updated: March 27, 2026

Summary

Overview

Florida Kiwanis Foundation The Florida Kiwanis Foundation was created in 1971 by Former Kiwanis Governor Robert Thal. Since 1971, Florida Kiwanis Foundation has been supporting Kiwanis Clubs, Divisions, and students make a real impact in the state of Florida. Our Purpose: To leave a legacy for the children. We are dedicated to supporting Florida Youth to ensure a brighter future and leave a legacy for the children. 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. George & Ann Langguth Scholarship George Langguth joined Kiwanis in 1967. He served as a Distinguished President in 3 clubs and as a Distinguished Lieutenant Governor in 1973-74. He served as Key Club District Administrator of the Wisconsin-Upper Michigan District from 1974-1981. He was a member of Kiwanis International’s professional staff, serving as Director of Key Club International programs from 1981-1988 in Chicago, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. He has received the highest honor Key Club can bestow on an individual in 8 Districts in North America. On February 1, 1988, he became Florida District Secretary and held the position of District Secretary and Executive Director for 24 years, longer than anyone in Florida District history. During his tenure, George coordinated all Florida District Conferences and Conventions and provided guidance and support to the District’s 300+ clubs. He is widely recognized as one of the most knowledgeable authorities on Kiwanis history and administration. Langguth has been Distinguished District Secretary numerous times. He holds life membership in Kiwanis International and the Florida District of Kiwanis. He is a Ralph Davis Fellow of the Florida Kiwanis Foundation. He holds a Tablet of Honor, a Diamond Level 15 George F. Hixson medal, and he is also a member of the Kiwanis International Legacy Society. In his 46 years of Kiwanis membership, he has personally sponsored over 300 men and women into Kiwanis clubs to which he has belonged. He married his wife, Ann, in 1971. He and Ann have a son, Michael, and a daughter, Kathryn. Ann served as the Florida Kiwanis Administrative Secretary alongside George for 20 years. She holds numerous Kiwanis and Kiwanis Foundation honors.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Family Requirements: Applicant must be an immediate family member of a current Kiwanis Member of the Florida District of Kiwanis. (son, daughter, grandchild, niece, or nephew) Step-children may be acceptable, however spouses are not eligible.Kiwanis relative may have been deceased within the past 6 months. The degree of relationship will be a factor in considering the application.Applicant must be a current resident of the Florida District of Kiwanis Merit / School Requirements:Can either be a graduating high school senior or currently enrolled in a College, University, or Trade School, including 2-year Associate and Graduate programs.Have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, unweighted.Have been accepted to an accredited College, University, or Trade School. (Not limited to Florida Schools)Must submit 2 letters of recommendation from non-related: Teacher, Clergy, Kiwanis Board, School Official, or Counselor. Community Service Requirements:Community service to be loosely defined and not limited to Service Leadership Programs only.Have performed at least 50 service hours in their community within the most recent past year.