Scholarships

Scholarship Name:
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

Purpose:
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship assists students from Benedictine University and College of DuPage. The scholarships are available on a competitive basis to the students of these academic institutions.

Award Amount:
2 @ $1,500

Deadline:
November 1, 2007

Eligibility:
• Currently attending Benedictine University or College of DuPage

Selection - Applications are evaluated on the following criteria: (listed in order of importance to the selection committee)
• Quality of essay addressing how the ideals demonstrated by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made an impact on your life and how you will use those to make an impact on the lives of others
• Personal Statement / Resume
• Letter of Nomination (from professor/advisor on official school letterhead)
• Academic Achievement (including CGPA and past academic performance)

Your complete application should include all below:

1) COD APPLICATION / INFORMATION SHEET: (available in the Financial Aid Office)

2) TRANSCRIPT (S): Submit full transcript(s) that include your previous and most recent courses. (Financial Aid office will provide)

3) LETTER OF NOMINATION: Please submit ONE current letter of NOMINATION, addressed to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2007-08 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

4) PERSONAL STATEMENT/RESUME: Sumbit a ONE PAGE personal statement or resume that includes: work and volunteer efforts, activities and affilitations, personal and professional qualities, statement of financial need, etc.

5) ESSAY: A TWO PAGE essay (typed, double spaced, 12 pt. font, name of both pages) addressing both:
a) How have the ideals taught and demonstrated by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. made an impact in your life?
b) How you will make an impact on the lives of others based on his teachings?


**It is the student’s responsibility to submit a complete application and all supporting documents in one package to the Financial Aid Office. The following applications will not be accepted: incomplete, incorrect, past submission deadline, and those that do not follow all of the guidelines listed above.

Please note: Scholarship recipients will be expected to attend the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at 7:00a.m. on Monday, January 21, 2008 at Benedictine University where portions of the winning essays will be shared.

Apply at:
Financial Aid Office – SRC 2050

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Application

Revised: 10/02/07