BE A CHAMPION
Right now, many deserving high school graduates face an impossible choice: chase their dreams or afford them. Your donation changes that equation—every dollar removes a barrier, every contribution writes a new story.
WHY THIS MATTERS
Helping our youth positively grow and thrive is central to the Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation’s mission. Supporting educational opportunities for graduating high school seniors is our flagship initiative—and it works because of partners like you.
Our Scholarship program depends on a broad alliance of generous members, volunteers, and community champions. Together, we’re unstoppable.
YOUR IMPACT IS DIRECT
Virtually every penny of your donation goes straight to student scholarships—funding tuition, books, fees, and materials at the trade school, college, or university of a student’s choice. No overhead. Just results.
Choose from many levels of giving, starting at just $25.
Kiwanis Club of Carefree Benefit Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (federal identification number: 86-0643425). All donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
SEE WHY WE DO IT
Watch this short video to meet one of the many students we’ve helped and discover how your generosity transforms lives.
HELP US CELEBRATE 40 YEARS OF GIVING IN 2026
We launched our scholarship program in 1986 with one award for $500 and big plans… and kept right on growing. This coming May, we’re poised to award over half a million dollars in scholarships to deserving students to assist with college tuition, books and fees!
TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP $ AWARDED THROUGH 2024
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Kiwanis of Carefree has been helping students and families with scholarships for nearly 40 years. Will you be the next awardee?
ANTHONY RAFFAELE
4-Year Scholarship
“The Kiwanis scholarship has not only been an investment in my education but also in my confidence, enabling me to fully engage in the academics of my college experience as well as extracurricular activities and volunteerism. I am deeply grateful to be a recipient and thankful for the strong foundation that this has afforded me for my future.”
ERIKA ESPINA
4-Year Scholarship
“Kiwanis has enabled me to chase my dream of becoming a biomedical engineer without the financial burden of university. Their support empowers me to excel academically and give back to the community that has helped me so much. I’m excited to one day make improvements in healthcare and have a real, positive impact on the lives of others – all of this is within my reach thanks to the generosity of the Kiwanis community.”
MICHAEL MACDONALD
4-Year Scholarship
“The Kiwanis scholarship not only eased the financial burden of attending college, but also allowed me to focus on my studies and extracurricular activities without the constant worry about tuition fees. The support from Kiwanis has empowered me to pursue my passion for finance, and to get deeply involved in my new community.”
DR. MEGAN PETERSON BOYLE
4-Year Scholarship
“I received a Kiwanis Scholarship in 2005. Along with other academic awards it allowed me to complete my education debt free. I was able to attend the prestigious pre-dental program at the University of the Pacific because of the aid from Kiwanis. I now serve as a dentist and love giving back to the community that raised me. Thank you, Kiwanis!