The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Award of the MFSA was established to honor a Junior or Senior who demonstrates high academic standards and leadership ability, and who has exemplary personal character that advances the spirit and philosophy of Dr. King. Each year one full-time University at Buffalo student is chosen for this award. The amount of the award varies.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Member of historically underrepresented groups (African American or African descent; Latino/Hispanic American or Native American).
- Full-time Junior or Senior UB student.
- Minimum 3.3 undergraduate GPA.
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
- Evidence of community/university service.
- Demonstration of sound character and leadership qualities.
- All disciplines eligible to apply.
Application Requirements:
- ALL materials must be typed.
- Completed application.
- Unofficial transcript.
- Resume.
- Two letters of recommendation (1) Faculty/Staff and (1) Employer.
- A well written essay describing how Dr. King’s philosophy has influenced your educational goals.
