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. Two are awarded to C.O.D. students worth $1,000 each.

Award Amount:
2 @ $1,000

Deadline:
December 1, 2010

Eligibility:
• Currently attending Benedictine University or College of DuPage
• 2.5 cumulative GPA

Selection - Applications are evaluated on the following criteria (in this order)
• Essay - relevancy and technical accuracy
• Letter of Nomination (from professor/advisor on official school letterhead)
• Academic Achievement

Your complete application should include all below:

1) COD APPLICATION

2) LETTER OF NOMINATION: Please submit ONE current letter of NOMINATION, addressed to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 2010-11 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

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

4) TRANSCRIPT (S): Submit full transcript(s) that include your previous and most recent courses at either Benedictine or College of DuPage. (Financial Aid office can provide these; do not need to be official)


**It is the student’s responsibility to submit a complete application and all supporting documents in one package to the Scholarship Coordinator in the Financial Aid Office. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Applications will not be accepted after the submission deadline date.


Please note: Scholarship recipients will be invited to attend the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast at 7:45am on Monday, January 17, 2011, where portions of scholarship essays will be shared out loud. Recipients will also be given a brief moment to speak to the audience from the podium.

Apply at:
Financial Aid Office – SRC 2050

Scholarship Application (PDF)


Revised: 11/06/10