Dr Martin Luther King Jr Scholarship
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Application (MLK) - USF Alumni
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Application (MLK) - USF Alumni
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<strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>Luther</strong> <strong>King</strong> <strong>Jr</strong>. <strong>Scholarship</strong><br />
The MLK <strong>Scholarship</strong> was established to recognize and assist a USF student who best represents the<br />
ideals and philosophies of <strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>Luther</strong> <strong>King</strong>, <strong>Jr</strong>. A student applying for this scholarship should<br />
include civic, volunteer and academic accomplishments representing the student’s understanding and<br />
actions taken in supporting <strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>King</strong>’s teachings and initiatives in an accompanying essay. The<br />
scholarship will be given to a current student who through the application process demonstrates<br />
academic excellence, community spirit, and articulates their passion and desire to be a positive force at<br />
USF and for the student body.<br />
Amount awarded:<br />
2 awards of $1500 per year, non-renewable<br />
Award is payable in 1 installment of $1500 in spring semester<br />
Selection Process:<br />
Student applications are due December 2, 2011. A selection committee<br />
will review applications and make a selection by January 6, 2012. An<br />
award presentation will be held during the University’s <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>Luther</strong><br />
<strong>King</strong>, <strong>Jr</strong>. Celebration week. The scholarship recipient will be requested<br />
to attend to accept their award.<br />
Criteria:<br />
1. Completed USF Alumni Association <strong>Scholarship</strong> Application<br />
2. Currently enrolled at USF Tampa as an undergraduate student<br />
3. 3.0 GPA – Transcript required (unofficial accepted)<br />
4. Provide list of civic, volunteer and academic accomplishments<br />
5. Essay that includes specific examples of how the applicant has<br />
furthered the goals of <strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>King</strong> through education, community<br />
service and other opportunities. Essay should be no longer than 2<br />
typed pages
<strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>Luther</strong> <strong>King</strong> <strong>Jr</strong>. <strong>Scholarship</strong> Application (MLK)<br />
The MLK scholarship, sponsored by the USF Alumni Association, was established to recognize and assist<br />
a USF student who best represents the ideals and philosophies of <strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>Martin</strong> <strong>Luther</strong> <strong>King</strong>, <strong>Jr</strong>.<br />
Directions:<br />
Please fill out the information below and submit application along with additional<br />
application materials to the Alumni Association at the address listed below<br />
NAME:______________________________________<br />
U-ID:_________________________<br />
STREET:______________________________________<br />
CITY:_________________________<br />
ZIP:_____________<br />
PHONE:______________________<br />
EMAIL:___________________________________________________<br />
Are you enrolled as a student at the Tampa Campus: YES______ NO _____<br />
Check student level for Spring 2012<br />
____Freshman _____Sophomore _____Junior _____Senior<br />
Overall GPA:_________________<br />
Major:___________________________<br />
Are either or both of your parents USF Alumni? _____YES<br />
Name(s)________________________________________<br />
_____NO<br />
Graduation Year(s)_________________<br />
Please provide the following information along with your application<br />
Note: All documentation provided must be typed<br />
1. USF Transcript (unofficial accepted)<br />
2. List of civic, volunteer and academic accomplishments<br />
3. Essay that includes specific examples of how the applicant has furthered the goals of <strong>Dr</strong>. <strong>King</strong><br />
through education, community service and other opportunities. Essay should be no longer than<br />
2 pages<br />
Please return complete application materials by 5:00pm, December 2, 2011 to:<br />
USF Alumni Association<br />
Attn: LaToya Wider<br />
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, ALC 100<br />
Tampa FL 33620
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