Serve to Lead Scholarship
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Deadline
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Grant Type
Foundation
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- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
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Eligible organizations
- High school students in the Lubbock area
- Students showing leadership qualities through school or community involvement
Geography
- Based on past winners' profiles, eligible applicants appear to include:
Other requirements
- Youth with demonstrated volunteer experience
- Members or participants of Lions Club-affiliated programs (LEOs Club, etc.)
Overview
Funder: Lubbock Lions Club (International Association of Lions Clubs - Texas, US)
Geographic Scope: Lubbock, Texas area
Overview:
The Serve to Lead Scholarship is awarded by the Lubbock Lions Club to recognize and support outstanding youth who demonstrate a commitment to community service, leadership, and the Lions Club mission of serving others.
Focus Areas:
- Community service and volunteerism
- Leadership development and experience
- Commitment to serving the community
- Youth involvement in Lions Club activities and events
Eligibility:
Based on past winners' profiles, eligible applicants appear to include:
- High school students in the Lubbock area
- Youth with demonstrated volunteer experience
- Members or participants of Lions Club-affiliated programs (LEOs Club, etc.)
- Students showing leadership qualities through school or community involvement
Program Activities & Events:
The Lubbock Lions Club supports various community service initiatives including:
- Pancake Festival
- KidsFish
- 4th of July Flag Sales
- Salvation Army Bell Ringing
- Lions Camp
- Bark and Brew
Past Recipients:
- Addison Rendon (current)
- Michelle Borel (current)
- Keira Britt (current)
- Mary Elizabeth Hocker
- Isabel Hester
- Graham Hutton
- Kendall Page
How to Apply
Application Process
How to Apply:
- Download the Serve to Lead Scholarship application from the website
- Complete the application form
- Submit according to instructions provided with the application
Required Materials:
Application form (specific requirements not detailed in website content)
Application Focus:
Based on past recipient essays, applicants should be prepared to write about:
- Personal commitment to community service and volunteer work
- Leadership experiences and development
- Impact of service on personal growth
- Involvement with Lions Club events and activities
- Vision for future community involvement
- How the scholarship will support educational and service goals
Note: Detailed application requirements, deadlines, and submission instructions are contained in the downloadable application form.
What International Assoc of Lions Clubs actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 10
- Total given
- $82K
- Median grant
- $6,731
- Range
- $5,000–$20K
- By dollars: Texas 100%. Top recipient cities: Lubbock, TX; Kerrville, TX.
- 10% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
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Scottish Rites Learning Center of W · Lubbock, TX
$20K
Salvation Army · Lubbock, TX
$11K
Catholic Charities · Lubbock, TX
$10K
Boy Scouts of America · Lubbock, TX
$8,147
Women's Protective Services · Lubbock, TX
$7,498
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Youth leadership
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