MLKidney Foundation Scholarship Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

June 1, 2025

Scholarship Requirements:

The Marion Luckers Kidney Foundation provides a unique scholarship for those impacted by kidney disease.

High School Scholarship Eligibility: Must be graduating high school in 2025. Current or past kidney disease patient or must have a family member/close friend impacted by the disease - attending ANY accredited college or vocational school in fall 2025. Open to Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, Montgomery County, and the Lehigh Valley area residents.

Current College Students Scholarship Eligibility: The applicant must be in good academic standing at the Community College of Philadelphia and have earned 12 credits. The candidate must also be a current or past kidney disease patient or have a family member or close friend impacted by kidney disease.

PLEASE NOTE:

Dual enrollment students currently attending Community College of Philadelphia are encouraged to apply. APPLICATION WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED IN ONE SESSION. YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO SAVE WORK AND COMPLETE LATER. BEFORE YOU START, PLEASE HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION READY TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION.

*If there are any technical issues with the scholarship application, please send an email to info@mlkidney.org

Personal Information*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name

Date of Birth*

Home Address*

Street Address

Apt/Unit #

CityState

Zip Code

Applicant Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

Personal E-mail *

Parent/Guardian Phone Number (if high school applicant)

Area CodePhone Number

Parent/Guardian E-mail (if high school applicant)

Current High School or if currently attending Community College of Philadelphia *

Current High School or College Address*

Street Address

Apt/Unit #

CityState

Zip Code

Cumulative GPA*

Anticipated Graduation Date*

Anticipated College/Vocational School Fall 2025. Current Community College of Philadelphia students please indicate if you plan to transfer. *

0/600

Intended or current major in college*

List extracurricular activities/leadership roles:*

0/600

List community involvement and volunteer activities (indicate the years of involvement):*

0/600

List honors and awards: *

0/600

I am a...*

I heard about the scholarship through... *

Essay Required - (Please upload a Word or PDF document) Essay Statement: Reflect on the personal impact of kidney disease on yourself or your family. How has navigating the challenges of kidney disease influenced your academic journey, personal growth, and aspirations for the future? (Be sure to share specific experiences and lessons learned in 500 words or less). Please Note: The essay statement will be rated on the following: thoroughness, grammar, and word count. Incomplete applications will be disqualified. If essay is NOT received, the application will be incomplete. *

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I hereby declare that all statements above are true. I agree to accept the decision of the Marion Luckers Kidney Foundation Board of Directors. Award recipients will be notified and scholarships will be awarded upon verification of enrollment from a college or university. Verification entails an enrollment form completed by the institution with the registrar's signature and the official seal of the institution.

Name

Initials

Date of Application

Date

If you have questions regarding any part of this application, how to complete it, or the requirements for its submission, please contact [info@mlkidney.org], subject: MLKidney Scholarship.

MLKidney 2025 Scholarship Application