2026 Non-Traditional Scholarship

Application for The NBMLK, Inc. Gloria D. Ford Non-Traditional Scholarship to be awarded on MLK Day, January 19, 2026

Application Deadline MIDNIGHT, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
NOTICE: Relatives of the board of directors and the scholarship committee of the New Braunfels MLK Association, Inc. are disqualified from receiving a scholarship from us because of regulations governing non-profits. Please contact info@nbmlk.com for a list of board and committee members.

All correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. Please be advised that all questions should be submitted to info @nbmlk.com. Specific questions about how to answer questions or what information you should provide shall not be answered. Above the signature line are directions on the methods you may use to submit an application.
New Braunfels MLK Association, Inc. shall award a one-time non-traditional scholarship in the amount of $2,000.00 at the ceremonies for the 2026 Annual MLK March on January 19, 2026. Applicant must meet the following requirements as of the date of submission:
- Resides within the city limits of New Braunfels and/or Comal County, Texas.
- Is twenty-five (25) years or older in age by the deadline date of midnight, December 31, 2025.
- Intends to be a full-time or part-time student enrolled in a school or training center to acquire the skills to become more financially independent.
- Completes an application which includes (i) personal information; (ii) statement and information of financial need; (iii) education, employment experience, community services; (iv) how and why he/she selected the vocation he/she wishes to pursue;
- Must be accepted to an accredited school or college and provide supporting documentation from the institution. Scholarship funds will not be released until this information is received.
- Understands that scholarship funds will be sent to the school to be used by the recipient and that any unused funds will be returned to the New Braunfels MLK Association, Inc.
I. Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone No. :*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail :*

Confirmation Email
Home Address :*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Birth date: Month, Day, Year*
Major area of study/training:
What is your Career Objective:

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Have you submitted an application for admission to a school or training facility?

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Name of technical/vocational school and address you plan to attend:
Have you been accepted?

YesNo
How did you find out about this scholarship?
II. Education:
What is the highest grade completed; when, where and date (also GED if applicable)?
III. Extras:
Your responses will be evaluated on a point system as stated below in which 0 indicates no credit given up to the maximum points indicated for each question. Please address only the questions asked.

(0-3 points will be given for neatness and completeness)
1. Professional Goals/College Choice. (0-5 points) Described the professional goals you would like to achieve. If you are enrolling in a particular program, tell us why you have chosen this course of study. If you are enrolling in a general program, please tell us how this will help you meet your goals. Please identify where you are in the process of meeting your goals; e.g, just starting your education or finishing it. *

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2. Financial Need. (0-4 points) Please described your particular circumstances regarding financial need and the impact this scholarship will have upon your situation. Discuss whether or not you intend to work while attending school. Please highlight and outline your current and previous work experiences and discuss how you have saved or prepared for the cost of college, how you blend family life with work and school, your individual family living situation, and other ways in which your work experience influences your need. For example, do you work full-time or part-time outside of school? Do you have children and family to support, do you have extraordinary expenses? *
3. Cost of Program. (0-2 points)*
4. Accomplishments (Personal, Professional or Academic) . (0-4 points) Please describe your personal an/or professional accomplishments of which you are most proud. This can be, but isn't limited to organizations/activities outside of school in which you have participated leadership positions you have held in organizations academic and other awards received, etc. *
5. Community involvements. (0-3 points) Please described your Involvement in Community related activities or groups This may include community volunteering or services that is either formal or informal and is done in consultation with locate non-profits, governmental and community-based organizations, as designed to improve the quality of life for community residents.*
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V. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. You are also certifying that you are not related to New Braunfels MLK Association, Inc. board or scholarship committee members. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application. Ways to submit:

Methods for submission of application:

(1) Go online https://form.jotform.com/242516045374151 complete and submit application.

(2) Email info@nbmlk.com and request a form. Submit by email info@nbmlk.com or mail to P.O. Box 311533, New Braunfels TX 78131-1533.

All submissions must be received by midnight December 31, 2025.
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Application for The NBMLK, Inc. Gloria D. Ford Non-Traditional Scholarship to be awarded on MLK Day, January 19, 2026

I. Personal Data:

II. Education:

III. Extras:

V. Applicant's E-Signature