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Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship - University of Illinois at Chicago

Download Application in Word Format: MLK 2008 Application

Application deadline: April 25, 2008

Important Notes: Please note, this scholarship is for UIC students only! For more information, please contact Andres Garza at (312) 996-2969 or AGarza@uic.edu

Eligibility: Continuing UIC African-American, Latino(a) or Native-American undergraduate students who have a current cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 and will be a junior or a senior status if the fall after applying or African-American, Latino(a) or Native-American graduate or professional students who have demonstrated high academic achievement. All students must have completed at least one semester at UIC, and must plan to be enrolled full-time during the coming academic year. Present or past holders of the graduate or professional awards are not eligible. Past winners of the undergraduate award are eligible. Full or part-time UIC employees are not eligible (this does not include student workers or graduate assistants). Applicants must be citizens or eligible non-citizens.

Description: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program was established in 1985 at UIC to encourage African-American, Latino(a), and Native-American UIC students who have demonstrated high academic achievement in the many fields where they have traditionally been underrepresented and who have shown commitment through community and campus service. 15 $2,000 undergraduate scholarships, five $5,000 graduate fellowships and five $5,000 professional fellowships are awarded annually. Selection is based on academic record, personal statement, recommendations, and demonstrated commitment to community/campus service.

Send applications to: please see application dowload above; do not send to the Office of Special Scholarship Programs

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