Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
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 $1500 per year, non-renewable
Award is payable in 1 installment of $1500 in spring semester
Selection Process:
Student applications are due November 30, 2012. A selection
committee will review applications and make a selection by January 7,
2013. 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 USF Alumni Association 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
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 2013
____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
Please return complete application materials by 5:00pm, November 30, 2012 to:
USF Alumni Association
Attn: LaToya Wider
4202 E. Fowler Avenue, ALC 100
Tampa FL 33620