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Overview

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund

Overview: The Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Fund was started in 1985 by a small group of neighbors in Seattle's Mount Baker community to help deserving students achieve the dream of a higher education and to honor the work and dreams of Dr. King.

    Geographic Scope

  • Location: Southeast Seattle community
  • Eligibility: Local high school seniors in southeast Seattle

    Eligibility Criteria

    Scholarships are awarded to local high school seniors in southeast Seattle who:
  • Show financial need and academic promise
  • Have overcome obstacles
  • Contribute to their community
  • Must apply scholarship to attending two- or four-year accredited colleges or universities

    Program Details

  • Founded: 1985
  • 40th Anniversary: 2025
  • 2025 Awards: More than 25 recipients from the Classes of 2024 and 2025
  • Partnership: Since 2020, partnered with College Success Foundation (CSF) to provide non-financial support to scholars, including robust support before, during and after college

    About the Organization

  • Mount Baker Community Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Tax ID: 91-0980717
  • Contact: mlkscholarships@mountbaker.org
  • Address: 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive South, Seattle, WA 98144
  • Phone: 206-722-7209

    Awards Ceremony

  • 2025 Ceremony: May 29, 2025 at 7:00 PM (honored Class of 2024 and graduating Class of 2025)
  • Features celebration, performances, and remarks from former and current scholarship recipients

How to Apply

How to Apply

Detailed application instructions are referenced on the website but full step-by-step process, required materials, and specific deadlines are not provided in the extracted content.

Contact Information:

  • Email: mlkscholarships@mountbaker.org

  • Address: MBCC/MLK Jr. Scholarship Fund, 2811 Mt. Rainier Drive South, Seattle, WA 98144

  • Phone: 206-722-7209
  • Visit https://www.mountbaker.org/mlkscholarshipfund for complete application details.

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    educationcollege-prepminoritiesbipoc

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