HENRICO COUNTY, VIRGINIA



Henrico County, Virginia

DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. COMMEMORATION ASSOCIATION



Post Office Box 38338 Telephone: 804-740-7536 / Fax: 804-740-7088

Henrico, Virginia 23231 E-mail: lc_wells@

“Keeping the Dream Alive”

Henrico County, Virginia MLK “Keepers of the Dream” Scholarship

Introduction:

The mission of the Henrico County, Virginia Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Commemoration Association is to encourage young adults to realize their potential and dreams through education and economic enrichment. We are a community service organization serving Henrico County. At least one (1) tuition scholarship of one-thousand ($1000) dollars will be awarded to a deserving high school senior. The selection of a recipient is based on completion of a “Keepers of the Dream” application, academic achievement, leadership, community services, a personal essay, and other requested materials. The recipient of the scholarship will be selected by a panel of judges.

Guidelines:

All applicants are requested to submit to the Scholarship Committee the following:

1. The Henrico County, Virginia MLK “Keepers of the Dream” Scholarship Application.

2. An official High School Transcript.

3. A personal essay telling us about you

a. Tell us why you are applying for the MLK “Keepers of the Dream” Scholarship?

b. What college/university you are considering and why?

c. Provide us with the major field you plan to pursue, and what you plan to do as a college graduate?

d. Since there are many high school seniors seeking financial help to further their education, why should you receive a scholarship from the Henrico MLK Commemoration Association?

e. What civic and volunteer services/contributions have you made the past two years in the community? Give the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of contact persons who will verify your services and contributions.

4. Please submit three (3) personal references. Please secure from each of them a letter of recommendation that will attest to your character, leadership and scholastic abilities.

5. The application and requested materials must be postmarked by December 30, 2017 to be considered. Mail to:

Henrico MLK Commemoration Association

Post Office Box 38338

Henrico, Virginia 23231

6. Scholarship Announcement will be made to the general public on Monday, January 15, 2018, 11:30 a.m., Henrico High School at the Henrico MLK Celebration Program where recipient MUST BE PRESENT to accept his/her award letter.

Henrico County, Virginia

MLK “Keepers of the Dream” Scholarship Application

Please Type or Print:

Date of Application: ______________________________________

Name of Applicant: ______________________________________ Social Security No. ________________________

Age: ______ Date of Senior Award’s Program: ____________________ Date of Graduation: ______________

Parents/Guardians: ________________________________________________________________________________

Home Address: _____________________________________ City/Zip Code: _____________________________

Contact Phone Number: ________________________________ E-mail: ___________________________________

High School: _________________________________________ Counselor: ________________________________

Counselor’s Telephone #: _______________________________ Counselor’s Fax #: _________________________

School’s Address: ___________________________________ City/Zip Code: ____________________________

GPA: _______________ SAT Score: _________________ Rank in class: _____________________________

College you plan to attend: ___________________________________________________________________________

Extra-Curricular Activities: ___________________________________________________________________________

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Personal Talents, Skills, Hobbies: ______________________________________________________________________

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Special Awards or Recognition: _______________________________________________________________________

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Civic, Community, and Volunteer Activities: _____________________________________________________________

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Name and telephone number of three (3) persons submitting a letter of recommendations:

______________________________ _______________________________ __________________________

The application and requested materials must be postmarked by December 30, 2017 to be considered.

Mail to: Henrico MLK Commemoration Association

Post Office Box 38338

Henrico, Virginia 23231

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Board Members

Lucy Cordell Wells

Chairperson

Rev. Duane E. Hardy

Vice Chairperson

Rev. Deborah Simmons

Secretary

Beverly

T. Sims

Treasurer

Anitra

Archer

Chris W. Archer

Lissa

Brown

Dr. Helen E. Harris

Derek

Wright

Honorary

Members

The Honorable Frank J Thornton

Bettye P. Thornton

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