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Empower Your Future with Community-Focused Scholarships for Everyone


Supporting educational opportunities through community-focused scholarships is our commitment to Gifford, IL and its residents. We work closely with local families and organizations to provide access to funding that uplifts students and fosters academic success. Our tailored approach ensures that community-focused scholarships address the unique needs of each applicant, promoting fairness and inclusivity. By partnering with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Advocacy for Justice Committee, you join a movement dedicated to empowering future leaders. Discover how our scholarships can help you or someone you know achieve their educational dreams today.

Building Stronger Futures with Community-Focused Scholarships in Gifford


Supporting education through community-focused scholarships is at the heart of our mission in Gifford. At Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee, we provide local students with financial support that enables them to pursue their academic goals without financial barriers. Our scholarships are designed to serve the unique needs of the Gifford community, fostering the development of future leaders committed to positive social change. Partner with us today to start your educational journey with the support you deserve.

Opening Doors to Education with Community-Focused Scholarships in Gifford


At Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee, we believe that access to education should be available to all. Serving Gifford, our community-focused scholarships offer financial assistance to local students who demonstrate a commitment to education and service. By investing in the future of Gifford’s youth, we help foster leadership, academic achievement, and personal growth. Our scholarships are designed to remove financial barriers and provide students with the opportunity to succeed. Contact us today to discover how our scholarships can open doors to a brighter future.


The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Advocacy for Justice Committee

An Urbana-Champaign College Scholarship

A Scholarship awarded by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee to high school seniors in Urbana, Champaign, and Rantoul who embody the ideals and dream of Dr. King.

Community

Our organization seeks to improve our communities by uplifting young people.

Amazing Students

Our goal is to support local, low-income students who aspire to Dr. King’s dream.

About


The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee Inc. is a community-wide committee formed to enact Dr. King’s vision for unity. The committee’s primary focus is to impact the lives of future college students who embody Dr. King’s work. Each year the committee selects King Scholars from a pool of local high school seniors and awards them with a $1,000 “Living the Dream” scholarship to use at a college of their choice. This scholarship is renewable for up to four years.

Recipients


Every year 10 -12 high school seniors from Champaign County receive this scholarship. The recipients are chosen based on their scholarship application, financial need, and a personal essay explaining their commitment to living the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.


The scholarship recipients attend colleges and universities across the country. Past recipients have attended the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Tugaloo College, University of Arkansas, Georgia State University, Illinois Wesleyan, Clark Atlanta University, Millikin University, Michigan State University, DePauw University, University of Missouri, and many other accredited institutions.


The MLK Jr. Living the Dream scholarships are funded through tax-deductible donations from individuals, churches, synagogues, and businesses who share our passion for transforming the lives of young people through education.

Where Can I Find Community-Focused Scholarships in Gifford?

Empowering local students through education is at the core of what we do, especially when it comes to community-focused scholarships designed to uplift those in Gifford, IL. Our commitment to community-focused scholarships means we prioritize applicants who demonstrate a real connection to their communities and a passion for making a difference. By offering community-focused scholarships , we strive to remove financial barriers and provide opportunities for deserving individuals who might otherwise be overlooked. Through these community-focused scholarships , we are building a foundation for future leaders dedicated to social justice and advocacy. Join us in supporting the next generation with community-focused scholarships that transform lives and strengthen the very fabric of our community.

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FAQs


  • How can I apply for the scholarship?

    Prospective applicants to the Dr. King Jr. “Living the Dream” scholarship must be graduating high school seniors from the Champaign, Rantoul, or Urbana; complete an essay demonstrating their commitment to Dr. King’s legacy, and show financial need. Applications will be at each local high school’s guidance office. 


    If you’re a high school senior planning to attend university or college, please apply now!

  • Can I apply to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee, Inc scholarship fund if I plan to attend a university outside of Urbana-Champaign?

    Yes, recipients of our scholarship attend colleges and universities across the country, including MIT, Spellman College, Howard University, the University of Illinois at Chicago, and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.


    However, applicants must be local high school students from Champaign, Rantoul, or Urbana. 

  • How are recipients of the scholarship decided?

    Our scholarship committee selects recipients based on their academics, financial need, and an essay demonstrating their commitment to Dr. King’s dream.

  • How is the Scholarship funded?

    Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee

    P.O. Box 1301

    Champaign, IL 61824


    OR


    Please donate by clicking the GIVE links on this website.


  • How can I contact the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee, Inc?

    Please contact us through our website.

  • How we continue Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream.

    Our committee members are local leaders who demonstrate Dr. King’s dream through service to their beloved community and by providing support for the next generation of leaders who embrace Dr. King’s legacy.

  • What is the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Advocacy for Justice Committee, Inc.?

    The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee Inc. is a community-wide committee formed to enact Dr. King’s vision for unity. The committee’s primary focus is to impact the lives of future college students who embody Dr. King’s work by supporting their collegiate aspirations. The committee also hosts a community-wide service of celebration to commemorate Dr. King's legacy each January.  

  • What is the Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Scholarship?

    The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Living the Dream Scholarship is an Urbana-Champaign College Scholarship fund dedicated to providing opportunities for future college students who embody Dr. King's vision of unity.  Each year 6-12 King local high school seniors are awarded Dr. King's Living the Dream, an Urbana-Champaign College Scholarship, in the amount of $1,000 a year for up to 4 years to use at a college of their choice. Our organization prides itself on uplifting students in our community through our Living the Dream Scholarship, an Urbana-Champaign College Scholarship fund. Awardees are selected based on their academics, financial need, and personal essay demonstrating their commitment to the dream of Dr. King.