2026 MCWS&V MLK Jr. Scholarship Application

The Ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity MLK Jr. Scholarship will be given to selected students who are graduating high school seniors and are members of a church that has contributed, in the current year, to the MCWSV MLK Scholarship Memorial Seed Fund. The Ministers' Conference of Winston-Salem and Vicinity awards $1,000 (towards a 4-year college) or $500 (towards a community/technical college). All scholarships are valid for one year and are non-renewable.

Applicants requirements for the MCWSV MLK Scholarship:

Be a high school senior with a GPA of 2.0 or better.
Plan to enroll in and attend a University or an institution of higher learning in North Carolina.
Involved in church, civic, community, or school extracurricular activities
Two letters of recommendation, with one being from your pastor/faith leader.
Administration certification (form provided)
Teacher's Verification (form provided)
The applicant's church must be an active contributor (Jan.-Dec. of the current year) to the MLK Scholarship Memorial Seed.

How to Apply & Submit:

Complete MLK Jr. Scholarship electronic form and press Submit
Access the Teacher's recommendation form. (located on our website: ministersconferencewsv.org)
Access the School Administration form. (located on our website: ministersconferencewsv.org)
Mail in or e-mail your two letters of recommendation.

Submitting documents via Postal Mail:

ATTN: MCWSV MLK Jr. Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 12102

Winston-Salem, NC 27117

Submitting via Email (submit to all three email addresses):

littlevillage.christine@gmail.com: Rev. Tembila Covington, SJC Chair

hashmr1@gmail.com : Min. Melinda Hash, SJC Co-Chair

presidentmcwsv@gmail.com: Rev. Angela Brown Dix, MCWSV President

Important Dates to Remember:

Application close date: On May 21, 2025
Announcement of scholarship award: By June 10, 2025

Today's Date*

Date

Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast NameSuffix

Date of Birth*

Date

Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip CodeCountry

Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Email Address*

example@example.com

Current High School*

Who Is Your Guardian?*

First NameLast NameRelationship

YESNO

Guardian's Address Information(*Please complete if you answered NO in previous question)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Guardian's Phone Number*

Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Guardian's Email

example@example.com

YesNo

Guardian's Information?*

Guardian's mailing address

Street Address 2

Guardian's Email AddressGuardian's Telephone#Country

Have you received any additional Financial Support ? (List organization's name)*

School/University or Institute you plan to attend?*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State Zip

YesNoPending

Intended Field of Study*

On Campus?Off Campus?Commute?

Please list Faith Organizations/Civic Activities and/or other community involvement? (Include the year of involvement)

List your Academic Achievements (Honors, Awards, etc., including the year of achievement)

In your own words, please explain your Educational and Career aspirations; along with your future goals *

(write total word count at the end)

You may provide any additional information that you believe is important for the Selection committee to consider.

(150 words minimum/250 words maximum)

*Please provide the names of the persons writing recommendations (minimum of two persons; one being your pastor/faith leader-click the add button for additional names)*

Signature*

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