Youth Awards & Scholarships

In late April the MLK Association honors area high school and middle school students who have demonstrated leadership, intellectual, and community engagement skills. In addition to receiving recognition awards, up to three students each year are awarded a scholarship to the university of their choice. View process and criteria information.

For any scholarship winner(s) who choose to attend UNC Asheville, the university will match the amount awarded by the Association.

Application Deadline: Postmarked, email, or submitted online no later than April 15.

Application

MLK Youth Scholarship Awards Ceremony

Thursday, June 2nd | 5:30 PM

Join us as we hold a ceremony to celebrate the recipients of the MLK Association Youth Awards and Scholarships. Every year, The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Association of Asheville & Buncombe County honors area high school students who have demonstrated leadership, intellectual, and community engagement skills that reflect the teachings of Dr. King. In addition to receiving recognition awards, several students each year are awarded a scholarship to the college or university of their choice.

Location:
Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies of Asheville
2nd floor Boardroom
36 Montford Ave in downtown Asheville

RSVP

Past Recipients

Downloads
– All required materials must be postmarked no later than April 15. –
The applicant is responsible for supplying all materials required for consideration for the scholarship as one complete package.

Mail or email the application
Mail the completed application to:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
P.O. Box 328
Asheville, NC 28802

or scan and email to mlkavlscholarships@gmail.com
Online
– All required materials must be submitted no later than April 15. –
The applicant is responsible for supplying all materials required for consideration for the scholarship as one complete package.

CONTRIBUTE

To the MLK Association or the Scholarship Fund to aid our mission of
preserving and advancing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

CLICK HERE TO MAKE YOUR DONATION ONLINE

GET IN TOUCH

The MLK Association of Asheville &
Buncombe County, Inc.
PO Box 328
Asheville, NC 28802-0328

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