Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

Guidelines and Application

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES:

1. Applicants must be enrolled at one of the following : Mott Community , Kettering , Baker College of Flint, or the University of —Flint.

2. Preference will be given to first generation college students from Genesee County who have demonstrated the characteristics and ideals of Dr. King.

3. First time applicants must have 40 hours total of documented community service.

4. Applicant must demonstrate continuing academic achievement by maintaining a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or greater.

5. Applicant must have a demonstrated commitment to humanitarian ideals, leadership and community social justice work.

6. Applicant must have at least one extracurricular activity--- activity could come from high school, church, synagogue, or community. Must have verification/reference letter from the department head of one of the above-mentioned entities.

7. Scholarship is renewable annually through the application process.

8. The annual award is based on earnings from the Endowment and must be used solely for tuition, fees, books and/or required supplies. Award will be applied directly to the student's tuition account.

UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for this scholarship:  Scholarship Application  Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA, PELL Grant)  Narrative (Cover Letter)  Submit an essay (200 words) that illustrates why Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. inspires you  Three (3) Reference Letters  Official Transcript (from the school’s Registrar Office)  Submit copy of acceptance letter from College

Application deadline/materials to be submitted no later than July 15th annually (no email or faxes will be accepted) to: The MLK Tribute Dinner Committee c/o The Foundation for Foundation 1401 E. Court St., Flint, MI 48503 (Applications can also be hand delivered to The Foundation for Mott Community College— located on the Mott Community College/Main Campus(behind the Gorman Science Bldg.) 1401 E. Court Street, Flint, MI)

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Application

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY

Personal Data Name: Last First Middle Initial Address: Street City State Zip Code Email Address: Telephone Number:( ) Date of Birth: / / Gender: M F

Educational Data Educational Status: High School Senior College Student If high school senior, current high school: If high school senior, Fall 2019 enrollment: If college student, current enrollment: (please check one) (please check one) Baker College of Flint Baker College of Flint Davenport University Davenport University  Kettering University Mott Community College Mott Community College -Flint University of Michigan-Flint Cumulative GPA:

Honors, Awards and Scholarships/Community Service Please list community service performed during Please list honors, awards and scholarships: the current academic year: 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3.

Extracurricular Activities Please list extracurricular activities (clubs, athletics, etc.):

1. 2.

3.

Employment Data Name of Current Employer: Dates of Employment: From: / / To: / / # Hours Worked Weekly:

Signature: Date: