Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION   
The Office of Social Justice and Inclusion invites you to apply for the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Essay Scholarship Contest. The MLK Scholarship Contest is open to matriculating students with 75 credits or less who are US citizens or permanent residents.  
Applicants must submit a 500-word original essay centered on the theme “Beyond Boundaries: Intersecting Struggles and Shared Visions”, also demonstrating knowledge of the life, work and ideals of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  

Eligibility Criteria
• Open to matriculating undergraduate students (with 75 credits or less) who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States.
• Applicants must submit an original 500-word essay (typed, double-spaced, 12-point font) centered on the theme, " Beyond Boundaries: Intersecting Struggles and Shared Visions” demonstrating knowledge of the life, work and ideals of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Applicants must be in good academic and conduct standing at Florida International University.

Awards
1. First Place – $2,000 towards tuition at FIU for one academic year ($1,000 per semester) commencing Spring 2024, a book award for $500 ($250 per semester), and a $1000 meal plan.

2. Second Place – $1,500 towards tuition at FIU for one academic year ($750 a semester) commencing Spring 2024, a book award for $500 ($250 per semester), and a $1000 meal plan.

3. Third Place – $1,000 towards tuition at FIU for one academic year ($500 per semester) commencing Spring 2024, a book award for $500 ($250 per semester), and a $1000 meal plan.

Notification
Winners will be notified by October 30, 2023, and will be recognized during the MLK Commemorative Celebration. Winners will also be required to attend the Annual MLK Award Reception and Commemorative Breakfast on January 18 and January 19, 2024, respectively.   
Winning essays will be published on the FIU MLK Commemorative Celebration webpage, as well as record a thank you video expressing gratitude to the donors during the month of November 2023. Winners will need to sign a Talent Release Waiver.

For questions, please call (305) 348-2436.