Provided by Western Michigan University
The MLK GOLD Scholarship is designed for students who have demonstrated a strong commitment to diversity and community involvement—whether through leadership, civic engagement, or service in communities beyond their own—and who will contribute meaningfully to the diversity of our campus through their experiences in schools, organizations, and personal lives. Students eligible for the MLK GOLD are admitted as first-year students to WMU. Transfer students are ineligible to apply, except in cases where transfer credits are obtained through dual enrollment or early/middle college.
Award amount
$8,000
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
Not specified
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Account required:This application may require creating an account on the provider's site.
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
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
Deadlines are set by the scholarship provider. Always confirm dates and instructions on the official site. TuitionCovered does not process applications for external scholarships.
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