Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship (Spring 2016)
The MLK Scholarship was established to recognize and assist a USF student who best represents the ideals and philosophies
of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. A student applying for this scholarship should include civic, volunteer and academic
accomplishments representing the student’s understanding and actions taken in supporting Dr. King’s teachings and
initiatives in an accompanying essay. The scholarship will be given to a current student who through the application process
demonstrates academic excellence, community spirit, and articulates their passion and desire to be a positive force at USF
and for the student body.
Amount awarded:
2 awards of $1000 per year, non-renewable
Award is payable in 1 installment of $1000 in spring semester
Selection Process:
Student applications are due Friday, December 4, 2015. A selection committee will review
applications and make a selection by January 13, 2016. An award presentation will be held
during the University’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration week. The scholarship recipient
will be requested to attend to accept their award.
Criteria:
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Completed Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Application
Currently enrolled at USF Tampa as an undergraduate student
3.0 GPA – Transcript required (unofficial accepted)
Provide list of civic, volunteer and academic accomplishments
Essay that includes specific examples of how the applicant has furthered the goals of
Dr. King through education, community service and other opportunities. Essay should
be no longer than 2 typed pages
2016 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Application (MLK)
The MLK scholarship, sponsored by the USF Alumni Association, was established to recognize and assist a USF student who
best represents the ideals and philosophies of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Directions:
Please fill out the information below and submit application along with additional application materials
to the Alumni Association at the address listed below
NAME:______________________________________
U-ID:_________________________
STREET:______________________________________
CITY:_________________________
ZIP:_____________
PHONE:______________________
EMAIL:___________________________________________________
Are you enrolled as a student at the Tampa Campus:
YES______
NO _____
Check student level for Spring 2016
____Freshman
_____Sophomore
Overall GPA:_________________
_____Junior
_____Senior
Major:___________________________
Are either or both of your parents USF Alumni? _____YES
_____NO
Name(s)________________________________________
Graduation Year(s)_________________
Please provide the following information along with your application
Note: All documentation provided must be typed
1. USF Transcript (unofficial accepted)
2. List of civic, volunteer and academic accomplishments
3. Essay that includes specific examples of how the applicant has furthered the goals of Dr. King through education,
community service and other opportunities. Essay should be no longer than 2 pages
Certification: Your signature certifies that all information that you have provided and included in this form is accurate. It
also confirms that you meet all eligibility requirements as stated in this document and that the selection committee may
review student academic, financial aid and other records as necessary to make awarding decisions. If an applicant is
awarded a scholarship, the recipient’s name and contact information may be shared with the donor or donor’s designee
and may be used for publications by USF Advancement.
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Student’s Signature
Please return complete application materials by 5:00pm, December 4, 2015 to:
USF Alumni Association
Attn: LaToya Wider
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, ALC 100
Tampa FL 33620
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