GIVING IS THE HEART OF KCOT

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The annual Karl Wochner Middle School Award and Scholarship goes to outstanding 8th grade graduates. Faculty at Fees, Kyrene, Gililland and Connolly select two students to receive the award which includes a $100 check and certificate of recognition. 

​Former KCOT president from 1965-66, Edward H. Busch, established the Busch Family Scholarship Endowment Fund.  From this fund, KCOT awards graduating Tempe High School Key Club members with a one-time financial gift of $1,500.  The KCOT Busch Scholarship Committee, led by Dr. Judy Aldrich, selects two award recipients from applications submitted.  Those students who have exhibited the Objects of Kiwanis, and have shown dedication to their educational pursuit, are given consideration.

KCOT disburses funds to Tempe High School Key Club and Arizona State University Circle K International (CKI) before giving to other organizations.  Some of the beneficiaries to receive funds from KCOT have included:

American Heart Association, 

     CPR In Schools

Boy Scout Troop 474

Boys and Girls Club, Ladmo Branch - Tempe

​HomeBase Youth Services

Homeward Bound

​Jobs for AZ Graduates

Junior Achievement of Arizona

Rio Salado Little League

​River of Dreams (aka Daring Adventures)

Save the Family

Tempe Community Action Agency

​Tempe Community Council,

     Commitment to Schools - Early Literacy 
Tempe Impact Education (TIE) Foundation,                 

     Rice and Beans Program

Tempe Unified High School District,

     Adolescent Pregnancy and Parenting Program
Tempe YMCA

The Centers for Habilitation 
Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development - Tempe

United Food Bank,

     Kids Café