George F. Hixson Fellowships were created by the Kiwanis International Foundation in 1983 to establish an endowment fund in honor of Hixson, the first president of Kiwanis International. The Fellowship is one of Kiwanis ' highest honors.

Membership is granted to those individuals who have made a contribution of $1000 or a contribution in that amount has been made by a Kiwanis club, individual, company or organization to honor a deserving individual. Only individuals are eligible to become Hixson Fellows.

Contributions are placed in the Kiwanis International Foundation's endowment fund where only the earnings are used to provide grants in support of Kiwanis-sponsored youth, disaster relief and the needs of children around the world. Funds may also be designated to support Kiwanis International's Worldwide Service Project, Iodine Deficiency Disorders.

Subsequent contributions of $1,000 entitle George F. Hixson Fellows to become Diamond Level Fellows.