WMU MLK GOLD Grant

WMU MLK GOLD Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: Up to US $32,000
Last Updated: January 05, 2026

Summary

The WMU MLK GOLD Scholarship offers a total value of $32,000, providing $8,000 annually for four years. This prestigious scholarship is aimed at first-generation college students who have participated in a pre-college or migrant education program and are eligible for the Federal Free or Reduced Price Lunch program. Selection is based on a competitive review of admissions applications, with up to 30 scholars chosen each year and notified in March.

Overview

MLK GOLD Scholarship The MLK GOLD Scholarship is designed for students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity and community involvement and who will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of our campus through their experiences in schools, organizations, and personal lives. Value: $32,000 ($8,000/year for four years) Students who are awarded the MLK GOLD Scholarship are automatically enrolled in the MLK Jr. Student Scholars Academy, which has renewal requirements. The scholarship process includes the application and an interview.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 3.0+ GPA at the time of admission Demonstrate financial Need (Pell-eligible) Have not been accepted into or are receiving tuition funds from any other special program (e.g., Seita Scholars, Kalamazoo Promise, Detroit Promise, CAMP) Demonstrate community involvement through leadership, civic engagement, or service within a community beyond their own.