{"id":6398,"date":"2020-07-06T12:57:27","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T12:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/?p=6398"},"modified":"2021-03-24T16:18:32","modified_gmt":"2021-03-24T16:18:32","slug":"the-mlk-scholarship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/the-mlk-scholarship\/","title":{"rendered":"The MLK Scholarship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\" wp-image-6460 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/thought-catalog-Jnxtlv_Fo14-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"The MLK Scholarship\" width=\"488\" height=\"325\" \/>Dr. Martin Luther King Junior once said that &#8220;a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.&#8221; The American Correctional Association (ACA) awards MLK Scholarships to spread Dr. King\u2019s beliefs and missions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Who Is Eligible for the MLK Scholarship?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be eligible for the MLK Scholarship, you must meet the following requirements:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Major in the field of criminal justice.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan to enroll or to be enrolled in an undergraduate four-year college.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show financial need.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show academic achievement.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Show a commitment to Dr. King\u2019s principles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be a minority student<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How Much Is the MLK Scholarship?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MLK Scholarship is worth $2,000. The scholarship goes directly to the scholarship recipient\u2019s college. The scholarship is not renewable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Apply for the MLK Scholarship?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for the MLK Scholarship, students must first receive a nomination from an ACA member. The nominee does not need to be a member of the ACA.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The nominee must fill out a nomination package including the following material:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nomination form.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of acceptance\/attendance in a four-year undergraduate program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of financial need. They must describe their financial situation or attach a copy of the last page of their FAFSA application.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of academic achievement.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarshipowl.com\/blog\/apply-for-scholarships\/write-great-250-word-essay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">250-word essay.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>How to Write the MLK Scholarship Essay?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The essay is the most significant part of your scholarship application. In your essay, you must reflect on Dr. King\u2019s ideals and philosophies and what they mean to you. Share how you exercise his philosophies in your daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your actions visible to the readers. They should have a clear sense of what your commitment to Dr. King\u2019s philosophies looks like. You can do this by using strong examples and including personal anecdotes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try and think about the qualities you have or experiences you\u2019ve had that set you apart from other applicants. There are many other applicants that share the same goals and dreams as you and Dr. King. What makes you different? How will this college scholarship help you achieve your goals?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proofread your essay before submitting it and pass it along to a family member or friend to review. Spelling mistakes and grammar errors do not scream \u2018academic achievement.\u2019 The scholarship committee will be sure to notice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>When Is the MLK Scholarship Deadline?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MLK Scholarship deadline is at the beginning of June. Do not wait until the last day to start working on your application. The essay only needs to be 250 words, but, that means you have even less space to convince the scholarship committee that you deserve to win. Give yourself enough time to write a great essay and time to check over it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MLK scholarship is more important than ever before. It gives student leaders the financial support that they need to get a college education and make positive changes in the world. If you are a high achieving underrepresented student, apply today for your chance to win!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dr. Martin Luther King Junior once said that &#8220;a genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus.&#8221; The American Correctional Association (ACA) awards MLK Scholarships to spread Dr. King\u2019s beliefs and missions. Who Is Eligible for the MLK Scholarship? 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