Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship
Become an MLK Scholar - $5,000 Scholarship
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship is awarded to a student who impacts the campus through leadership, involvement, and commitment to service that aligns with the philosophy and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The recipient will be awarded a maximum of $5,000 for the year. They must have 30 credit hours or more as of December 2024 with a minimum grade point average of 3.0. The recipient must have completed at least one semester at Baylor and have two consecutive semesters remaining. This scholarship is awarded to a recipient only once during their enrollment at Baylor University.
For more information, please contact Leslie Burnias DeLaFuente, Program Coordinator for the Department of Multicultural Affairs at Leslie_Burnias@baylor.edu.
Who Should Apply
For consideration, applicants must:
- Demonstrate their impact on the campus through leadership, involvement, and commitment to service that aligns with the philosophy and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Complete the FAFSA or TAFSA
- Complete CSS Profile
- Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent U.S. resident
- Have 30 credit hours or more as of December 2024
- Have completed at least one semester at Baylor and have two consecutive semesters remaining at Baylor
How To Apply
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The online application, resume, typed essay, and nomination letter are all due by midnight on February 28, 2025.
Requirements
In addition to submitting the scholarship application, you must submit the following scholarship materials:
- A resume of your college honors, awards, achievements, and extracurricular activities.
- A typed essay answering each of the following questions:
- What have you done on campus to impact the student body (i.e., leadership, involvement, and/or committees)? (up to 300 words)
- How does your commitment to service align with the philosophy and works of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? (up to 300 words)
- One specific nomination for the MLK Scholarship from a professor, counselor, community service leader, etc. Please ask your nominator to explain why you deserve this scholarship and to provide at least one example detailing your efforts on your commitment to leadership and service in your community.
Please submit your resume, typed essay, and nomination letter by uploading them to this application or emailing them to MA_Scholarships@baylor.edu.
Scholarship Details
The MLK Scholar must maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average, make satisfactory academic progress towards a degree, and continue to demonstrate commitment to leadership and service. Recipient must participate in a total of three events/programs per semester. The Department of Multicultural Affairs will select two of the events/programs, while the third will be an event/program that the scholar can choose from a provided list. Thank you letters to donors are required upon request.