Continental Societies, Inc.® is a national 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the economic, educational and social welfare of under served and disadvantaged children and youth; to enhance their recreational activities; and to promote additional experiences necessary for their optimal development.

The organization awards five Scholarships to deserving young people – one in each of the four regions of the Societies, and one National recipient. Applications must be submitted to a Chapter Representative. Scholarships are awarded in each June.

Applicants must be graduating high school seniors attending college for the first time.

They must have applied to and been accepted to a four-year college or university. Applicants also must apply through a local Continental chapter and advance through the Regional level in order to compete for the National Scholarship.