2026 Juanita Savage-Person Memorial Scholarship

2026 Juanita Savage-Person Memorial Scholarship

Juanita Savage-Person Memorial Scholarship

2026
Honoring Juanita Savage-Person

Juanita Savage-Person was the daughter of the late Rev. H. V. and Martha Savage, and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. As a teenager, she worked at the Kitchen alongside her siblings and served as her father’s assistant during the early 1970s. She later assumed the role of Executive Director of the MLK Kitchen for the Poor, a position she held for 17 years.

Juanita was a devoted servant of her community, showing love and compassion in countless ways—paying utility and housing bills out of her own pocket and providing furniture for those in need. She was a natural problem solver who always did her best to help others, especially during times when they were unable to help themselves.

Juanita Savage-Person was truly a pioneer in our community, and we honor her legacy with this scholarship.

This year, up to two scholarships, each ranging from $500 to $1,000, will be awarded.

Scholarship Requirements
- Applicants must be a Lucas County Resident.
- Applicants must enroll at an accredited 2-year, 4-year, or career technology or trade school for the Fall 2026 term.
- Applicant must be a first-year postsecondary or undergraduate student.
- Preference will be given to Toledo Public School Graduates.
- Preference will be given to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE: MONDAY, JUNE 8TH AT 11:59 PM.

Please contact the MLK Kitchen for the Poor Board at mlkkitchenboard@gmail.com with any questions regarding this scholarship.
Personal Information
Name

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Email
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Phone Number
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Date of Birth

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Address

Street Address

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Postal / Zip Code
Have you been a resident of Lucas County, Ohio, for at least one year?

Educational Information
Please your select diploma type.
What is your student type?
Will you be the first person in your immediate family (parents or legal guardians) to attend and graduate from a four-year college or university?

High School Information
Name of High School Attended
High School Location (City, State)
Month and Year Graduated
Cumulative High School GPA (verification will be required)
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Personal Statements and Enrollment Plans
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Please list the colleges/universities/post-secondary programs you have applied to?
Have you been accepted to at least one of the schools/programs you listed above?
If yes, please list the colleges/universities/post-secondary programs you have been accepted to.

Work History
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Please list your work history here. For each position, include the following: job title, employer/organization, start and end dates of employment, hours worked per week, and a brief description of your duties.

Community and School Involvement
How would you like to provide your school and/or community involvement?
Please list your school and/or community involvement here. For each position, include the following: your role/position, organization, years of involvement, hours per week, and a brief description of our duties.

Applicant's Signature
CERTIFY THAT ALL STATEMENTS OR INFORMATION I HAVE PROVIDED ABOVE ARE TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY DELIBERATE MISREPRESENTATION IN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN THE DENIAL OR RECOVATION OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AND MAY DISQUALIFY ME FROM APPLYING AGAIN IN THE FUTURE.

I AGREE THAT IF AWARDED THIS SCHOLARSHIP, I WILL:
- PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR FALL 2026.
- PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND GPA, OR GED EQUIVALENT.
- COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 10 SERVICE HOURS AT THE MARTIN LUTHER KING KITCHEN OF THE POOR.
- SUBMIT A PERSONAL PHOTO, VIDEO, OR WRITTEN STATEMENT SHARING WHAT THIS SCHOLARSHIP MEANS TO YOU.
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