Kiwanis Turn Around Scholarship (TAS) Program

Program Purpose:
Provides personal recognition and scholarships to graduating at-risk high school seniors for continuing education, which may be college, vocational, or trade school.

Geographic Scope: Lincoln High School, Twelve Bridges High School, and Phoenix and Atlas High Schools

Eligibility:

• Graduating at-risk high school seniors
• Students who may be the first high school graduates in their family
• Students confronting serious personal problems such as:
  • Substance abuse or addiction
  • Abusive parents or guardians
  • Poverty
  • Homelessness
  • Physical handicap or illness

Award Details:

• Kiwanis of Lincoln annually awards scholarships to deserving students
• Mentorship offered to winners
• Winners are encouraged to reapply for future TAS funding for continuing education

Funding:

• Fundraising relies on sponsorships and donations
• Community effort generates needed funds

Contact Information:

• Phone: (916) 581-2045 (Leave a message)
• Mailing Address: Kiwanis Club of Lincoln, P.O. Box 1094, Lincoln, CA 95648

Organization Background:

• Lincoln Kiwanis Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization
• Federal Tax ID Number: 20-8718742

Application Process

1. Obtain Application Materials
   • Applications are available at local schools from a counselor

Support Opportunities

• TAS program sponsorships are needed