Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Scholarship Grant

Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Muskingum County Community Foundation
Last Updated: October 03, 2025

Summary

The Martin Luther King Jr. Book Scholarship, offered by the Muskingum County Community Foundation, aims to support minority high school seniors in Muskingum County in their pursuit of higher education. Eligible students must meet specific criteria, including a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an ACT score of 18 or higher. This scholarship reflects the foundation's commitment to enhancing community quality of life through educational opportunities.

Overview

Muskingum County Community Foundation Mission & Vision The Mission of the Muskingum County Community Foundation is to improve quality of life in the community by nurturing opportunities and serving needs through collaboration and philanthropy. The Envisioned Future of the Muskingum County Community Foundation is that Muskingum County’s quality of life attracts organizations and people to pursue their dreams and practice their passions. Since its founding, MCCF has awarded more than $8 million to local charities and currently has over $22 million in assets. Martin Luther King, Jr. Book Scholarship The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund at the Muskingum County Community Foundation hopes to encourage graduating minority seniors from Muskingum County to pursue higher education at a 2 or 4-year college or university. Multiple book scholarships will be awarded. Grade Level: Current High School Senior County Of Residence: Muskingum County Of Current School: Muskingum Qualifying School District(s): Bishop Fenwick/Bishop Rosecrans High School | West Muskingum Local School District | Franklin Local School District | Zanesville City School District | Tri-Valley Local School District | Foxfire Community Schools | East Muskingum Local School District | Maysville Local School District | Mid-East Career and Technology Centers.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applicant must be a minority student. Applicant must be on track to be a high school graduate for the current year. Applicant must be on an advanced track (College Prep, Honors, or Advanced Placement) in all four core academic subjects. Applicant must receive an 18 or higher composite ACT score or SAT equivalent. Applicant must have applied to a 2 or 4-year college or university. Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better (on a 4.0 scale). Applicant must have passed all parts of Ohio's State Test. Applicant must attach an official high school transcript to the submitted application that shows ACT scores and cumulative GPA.