MLK Youth Scholarship Awards Application

Please enter the following information about the student.

Please enter the information of the student’s parent or guardian. This serves as an an additional point of contact for the student.

The MLK Youth Scholarship Awards is comprised of multiple scholarship programs. Each program selects one winner from each of its categories.

Please answer in 250 words or less for each question

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that education should develop both intelligence and character. Describe how your educational journey has shaped your character, values, and future goals. Include examples of academic achievement, leadership, creativity, and how you plan to use your education to positively impact others.

Please answer in 250 words or less for each question

Art has the power to inspire change, tell stories, and unite communities. Describe how your involvement in the arts has influenced your personal growth and the lives of others. Share how you hope to use your artistic talents to make a meaningful difference in your community and beyond.

Please answer in 250 words or less for each question

Dr. King demonstrated courage and perseverance in the face of adversity. Describe a personal challenge that required extraordinary determination and resilience. Explain how you overcame the challenge, what you learned, and how your experience has prepared you to achieve success while helping others along the way.

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Service is one of the most powerful ways to create positive change. Describe your volunteer service activities and the impact they had on others. Explain how your experiences have shaped your understanding of community responsibility and inspired future service.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. believed that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and respect. Describe how you have worked to build understanding among people of diverse backgrounds or improve the quality of life for vulnerable populations. Explain the impact of your efforts and how you will continue this work in the future.

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Healthcare is strengthened by individuals who combine knowledge, compassion, and service. Describe your interest in the health sciences and how your experiences have prepared you to make a positive impact in your community and beyond.

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Innovation and discovery have the power to transform communities and improve lives. Describe how your experiences in math and science have prepared you to make meaningful contributions in the future. Include examples of academic achievement, curiosity, problem-solving, and your long-term goals

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Leadership is measured by the positive influence we have on others. Describe a project, initiative, or responsibility where you demonstrated leadership. Explain how your actions benefited others, what you learned from the experience, and how you plan to continue leading in the future.