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Empowering Community Youth Development in Fisher

Ignite Your Potential with Community Youth Development Programs Today

Empowering young individuals in Fisher through our community youth development programs is at the core of what we do. By offering skill-building workshops, leadership training, and mentorship opportunities, we create an environment where youth can thrive and reach their full potential. Our dedication to fostering positive growth and social responsibility helps prepare the next generation for success in school, work, and life. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Advocacy for Justice Committee is proud to serve Fisher with innovative and inclusive programs tailored to community needs. Join us today and help build a stronger future for Fisher’s youth.

Ignite Your Future with Community Youth Development Programs in Fisher

Empowering young individuals through community youth development programs is essential for building leadership and academic success in Fisher. Our programs provide tailored opportunities for skill-building, leadership training, and mentorship to help youth achieve their goals. At Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee, we offer programs that foster resilience, social responsibility, and personal growth. Join us today to ensure that the youth of Fisher have the tools they need to succeed in school, work, and life. Together, we can build a stronger, more empowered future.

Empowering Tomorrow’s Leaders Through Youth Development Programs

In Fisher, IL, we are committed to empowering young individuals through our community youth development programs. By focusing on leadership, education, and social responsibility, we provide opportunities for youth to grow academically and personally. Through skill-building workshops, mentorship, and community service, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Advocacy for Justice Committee nurtures the potential in every young person. Join us in building a stronger future for Fisher’s youth. Contact us today to learn more about how you can get involved.

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 Youth Development Programs in Fisher?

Empowering tomorrow’s leaders starts with the right foundation, and our community youth development programs are designed to build just that for young people in the Fisher area. Through carefully crafted initiatives, we engage youth in meaningful activities that foster leadership, education, and social responsibility. Our approach to community youth development programs is inclusive, ensuring every participant feels valued and motivated to contribute positively to society. By partnering with local schools and organizations, our community youth development programs create a strong support system focused on growth and opportunity. Serving the Fisher, IL community, we aim to inspire a new generation through our comprehensive community youth development programs that truly make a lasting impact. Learn more about our community youth development programs today.

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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.