Due To Mrs. Williams at East & Mrs. Feliciano at JP
before March 21, 2014
2014 MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
STUDENT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Completed application packets must be submitted to the applicant’s Mrs. Pat Williams at East
Main Office or Mrs. Jeanette Feliciano at JP Main Office on or before Friday, March 21, 2014.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Committee invites students who demonstrate
financial need, and who plan to attend a 2 or 4 year college or university, nursing school, or an accredited
post-secondary vocational program to apply for a scholarship grant. Grants are typically for one year and
may range from $1,000 - $5,000.
Eligible applicants are graduating seniors from J.P. McCaskey High School who demonstrate financial
need, academic achievement, and qualities of leadership, citizenship, and service to school and
community.
Applicants are required to submit a completed application form (see link below) and to provide the
following items with their application: (Check off each item as you place it into your folder).
Applications received by the Scholarship Committee that are missing any of the required
documents will not be considered.
______ 1. A 500 word essay (typed and double-spaced): Reflecting on the teachings and
many accomplishments of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., explain why you should be considered for
a scholarship in Dr. King’s name.
_______ 2. Three Letters of Recommendation: Two from teachers, counselors, coaches,
or activity advisors, and one from an adult who knows you well (clergy, employer, community leaders,
close family friends) and who is not a family member.
_______ 3. A copy of your most recent high school transcript and current mid-year report card.
Applicants must have a minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.75 to be eligible.
_______ 4. A copy of a Letter of Acceptance to a college, university, or other accredited
post-secondary program.
_______ 5. The page of the Student Aid Report with Estimated Family Contribution (EFC)
you received from FAFSA. Note: This is our most important criteria in selecting applicants who
demonstrate financial need.
_______
6. A copy of your SAT or ACT scores, if taken.
________ 7. A copy of your notification of any financial aid awards you received. If not yet received,
please indicate.
_______
8. The Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund Policies signed and dated. These
are on the third page of this document.
_______
9. To complete the application, please click on this link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1TQ1uebk2hCRZWSaV2fcZ59_1QF5QVGkQpSkMPGf03Y/closedform
_Optional_ 10. If you wish, you may attach a letter to the Scholarship Committee explaining any
unusual circumstances regarding your financial, family, or school situation
Due To Mrs. Williams at East & Mrs. Feliciano at JP
before March 21, 2014
INTERVIEWS
In addition, applicants MUST attend a short interview with members of the Scholarship Committee.
These interviews will be held on:
Tuesday, April 22,
Wednesday April 23 or
Thursday April 24
Beginning at 4:00 PM in the
Parish House of Trinity Lutheran Church,
31 S. Duke St., Lancaster
You will be notified by email or phone of the exact time
of your interview.
East King
E. Mifflin
It is your responsibility to confirm your appointment time as soon as you
receive it and to notify the Scholarship Committee if you are unable to
attend.
Completed application packets must be submitted to Mrs. Pat Williams at East Main Office or Mrs.
Jeanette Feliciano at JP Main Office on or before Friday, March 21, 2014.
The Guidance Department must submit the completed application to the Scholarship Committee on
or before Wednesday, March 26, 2014.
All information and materials submitted are confidential and will be used by the Scholarship
Committee only for the purpose of selecting scholarship recipients. Documents are shredded after
decisions have been made.
______________________________________
Printed Name of Student
______________________
Student ID
**** My application has been reviewed for accuracy and completion by my high school
counselor.
______________________________
Please print counselor name
______________
Date
Rev. 12/13
_______________________________
Counselor signature
Due To Mrs. Williams at East & Mrs. Feliciano at JP
before March 21, 2014
THE MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
POLICIES FOR THE AWARDING OF SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS
Note: This signed form must be returned with the application form.
1. Eligible applicants are seniors in high school in the year in which they apply.
2. Scholarship grants may be used for tuition, fees, and/or books.
Students must submit bills and/or receipts for reimbursement.
3. Grants are given for one year only. Recipients may not reapply for additional grants.
4. Checks will be made out to school bursar or bookstore. Grants are not given directly to the
student.
5. Grants are to be used in the year immediately following the student’s graduation from high
school.
At the discretion of the Scholarship Committee and under special circumstances with written
notification by the recipient, grant money may be held for a student for a period of up to two
years following the recipient’s graduation from high school.
6. If students have not claimed their grants by February 1 of the year immediately following the
awarding of the grant, the funds will return to the scholarship program’s general fund.
We have read these policies and understand the terms under which The Martin Luther
King, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Committee awards scholarship money.
Also, we have read the requirements for this scholarship and understand that any false or
incomplete information supplied could prevent me from receiving a scholarship or could
cause cancellation of this scholarship if I were to become a recipient.
______________________________________
Printed Name of Student
______________________
Student ID
___________________________________
Student Signature
____________________
Date
___________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
____________________
Date