Mlk Scholarship Info Sheet

MLK Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Application The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships assist students from Benedictine University and College of DuPage. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis to the students of these academic institutions. Three are awarded to C.O.D. students worth $1,000 each. ELIGIBILITY for the C.O.D. granted MLK Scholarship Currently attending College of DuPage 2.5 cum gpa

SELECTION – Applications are evaluated on the following criteria (in this order): Essay – based on technical accuracy Personal Statement Letter of Nomination (from professor/advisor on official school letterhead) Academic Achievement

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

December 1, 2009

YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE ALL FIVE ITEMS BELOW: 1) COD APPLICATION (available in the Financial Aid Office) 2) LETTER OF NOMINATION: Please submit one current letter of NOMINATION, addressed to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2009-10 Scholarship Program committee, on school letterhead from a college official, professor, or advisor who can discuss your: a) Academic and extracurricular achievements b) Personal qualities such as motivation, leadership, and commitment c) Potential for future success and contributions to your school 3) PERSONAL STATEMENT: Submit a one page personal statement (resume recommended) that includes: work and volunteer efforts, activities and affiliations, personal and professional qualities, etc. 4) ESSAY: A two page typed essay (double spaced, 12 pt. Font) addressing: a) How have the ideals taught and demonstrated by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made an impact on your life directly? b) How will you specifically make an impact on the lives of others based on his teachings? 5) TRANSCRIPT(S): Submit full transcript(s). (Financial Aid office can provide these. Do not need to be official.) IMPORTANT INFORMATION: It is the student’s responsibility to submit a complete application and all supporting documents in one package to the Scholarship Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Please note: scholarship recipients are expected to attend the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at 7:45 a.m. on Monday, January 18, 2010, where portions of scholarship essays will be shared out loud. Recipients will also be given a brief moment to speak to the audience from the podium.