The Arlington MLK Celebration Committee announces an essay writing scholarship competition for students currently enrolled at UT Arlington and Tarrant County College Southeast.
One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded for the best essay among TCC-SE students and one for the best essay among UT Arlington students. The theme is: “Advancing the Dream: Moving Toward Unity, Justice, and Peace”. This scholarship can help defray the cost of college tuition and books for a deserving student and will be paid into your financial aid account if you are a winner.
Requirements include:
- Freshman/Sophomore, Junior, or Senior who has completed 24 hours or more
- Be in good academic standing. Minimum 3.0 GPA earns higher score
- Full-time status attending 12 semester hours or more
- Demonstrated ongoing community service and how you believe it supports the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
- Well written essay. The theme is “Advancing the Dream: Moving Toward Unity, Justice, and Peace” (Must not exceed 1,500 words.)
Application materials must be in a .pdf format to upload into the application form. Please also include two letters of recommendation and a statement of community service achievements. Letters of recommendation may come from faculty, employers and/or community leaders.
Entry deadline is: 4 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Winner will be notified in December and formally recognized at the in-person celebration MLK Advancing the Dream Awards Banquet Kickoff event on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023. Please complete a separate application for UTA Scholarship and/or TCC-SE Scholarship. Click here for the online application form.
To view or download the Scholarship flyer, click here.
Click here to learn more about the 2023 Celebration.