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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship

North Carolina Association of Educators
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025
Closes: 2/6/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship provides financial assistance to minority and other high school seniors in North Carolina who plan to attend college in any state.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: Yes
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in North Carolina who plan to attend a college or university in any state.
  • They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  • Martin Luther King influenced their life; and 2) why they feel they deserve this scholarship and their need for financial assistance.
  • Selection is based on those essays; academic record; a resume of accomplishments, extracurricular activities, scholarships, affiliations, and organizations; and 2 letters of recommendation.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: NC
    Minimum GPA
    2.5

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