DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
SAINT JOHN’S BAPTIST CHURCH
Woburn, Massachusetts
Rev. Dr. Neal Pearson, Pastor

Scholarship Rules and Instructions

Download Application Here
Download Instructions Here

PURPOSE:
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Program is a program offered by Saint John’s Baptist Church to acknowledge students who embrace the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The program provides financial assistance for students pursuing higher education who are committed to social justice, and have demonstrated leadership or active participation in community service.

ELIGIBILITY
Members of Saint John’s Baptist church and residents of the City of Woburn are eligible to apply for the scholarship. All candidates must be pursuing undergraduate or graduate degrees at an accredited college or university. Prior recipients of the scholarship are not eligible to reapply for an award. Candidates who applied for the scholarship in previous years and did not receive an award may reapply.

APPLICATION PERIOD AND DEADLINE The scholarship selection committee will be accepting applications from October 1, 2008 to December 12, 2008. An application postmarked by December 12 insures acceptance of the application. No exceptions or extensions will be made beyond December 12, 2008. The complete application, transcript, essay and recommendations must be sent to the following address: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Committee Saint John’s Baptist Church c/o Michael D. West 38-40 Everett Street Woburn, Massachusetts 01801

Please download Application and Application Instructions from the link at the top of the page to review further detail on Essay format and requirements.