Scholarship Application

The Laura Kettle Champagne Scholarship Fund will be awarding an annual scholarship of $5,000, renewable for up to four academic years (maximum $20,000), contingent upon:

  • Recipient maintaining a 3.0 GPA

  • Submission of an official year‑end transcript

  • A brief annual impact statement

Application Deadline: Friday, April 10, 2026

Please carefully read the requirements and instructions prior to submitting your application. If you are selected, you will be notified at the Plainfield High School Class Night on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a current, graduating Plainfield High School senior

  • Have a minimum GPA of 3.0

  • Demonstrate significant involvement in community service or caregiving, particularly with underserved communities or people with disabilities

  • Plan to pursue a service-oriented career or volunteer work

Application Requirements

  • Completed application form

  • High school transcript

  • One essay response to the prompt below. Please note that applicants should not rely on AI when developing essay responses. All ideas and experiences must be your own.

    • Essay Prompt: The LKC Fund prioritizes kindness, empathy, resilience, and service over polish, prestige, or perfection. These qualities mattered deeply to Laura and remain at the heart of this scholarship. Reflect on how one or more of these values show up in your everyday life—not just in memorable moments, but in the ongoing ways you move through the world. How have these values shaped who you are becoming, and how do you hope to carry them forward into your education, your community, and the impact you want to make in the future?

  • One letter of recommendation from a teacher, supervisor, or community leader who can speak to the applicant’s alignment with the values of the LKC Fund and how they have demonstrated a commitment to service and kindness.

Selection Criteria

The LKC Fund values kindness, empathy, resilience, and service over polish, prestige, or perfection.

Applications will be evaluated based on:

  • Demonstrated commitment to service and kindness

  • Depth and authenticity in essay responses

  • Impact of applicant’s service on others

  • Strength of recommendation letter

  • Alignment with the values and spirit of Laura Kettle Champagne

Scholarship Application

Disclaimer: Laura Kettle Champagne Scholarship Fund is committed to equal opportunity in education. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexuality, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.