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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Application
Social Justice is an integral part of Canisius College and our Jesuit heritage, which is grounded in the philosophy of “men and women for others.” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was at the forefront of social justice in America, and we honor his life and his dedication to peace and equality through the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program.
Students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for the scholarship; applicants will be evaluated on their personal achievements, their involvement in community service and their commitment to the ideals of Dr. King.
Students are encouraged to apply for admission to Canisius College by January 1, 2022. Only first-time students admitted to Canisius prior to the scholarship application deadline will be considered for the scholarship.
Students who receive the MLK scholarship will be able to renew their scholarship for four years while studying at Canisius. The scholarship is administered by the Canisius Opportunity Programs for Education (COPE) office. The following criteria must be met by students each year in order to receive the scholarship award of $1,000.
Cumulative GPA of at least 2.25
10 hours of service per semester in a community setting that fulfills a social justice mission
MLK Scholars will meet with a COPE mentor twice per semester to select service placements, and to monitor personal and academic progress
Be a first-time freshman entering Canisius in Fall 2022
Scholarship deadline is Monday, January 17, 2022.
Registration is no longer available because the registration deadline has passed.
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