Scholarship Opportunities
2018 MLK Scholarship
The Martin Luther King 50th Anniversary Committee is pleased to announce the awarding of scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to honor the life and legacy of the late Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to graduating seniors from any Volusia County High School.
Our goal is to assist the scholarship recipients with expenses while attending their first year at a postsecondary institution.
Trayvon Martin Memorial Award
The loss of Trayvon Martin’s life was a horrific wake-up call to us all. This tragedy transcends age, race, religion and social status and has resulted in spirited and serious discussions of the impact of the absence of civility and the meaning of the phrase “and justice for all.”
His mother, Sybrina Fulton, was asked, “What three things do you want for Trayvon?” She replied, “I want Trayvon to find peace, I want him to walk with God and I want a legacy that lives on forever.” We are determined to promote a positive result from such a senseless event.
Because personal and family issues have had a disproportionate impact on African American students, we accept our responsibility to help them overcome these negatives and recognize that a good education will help them realize a future of success.
Trayvon’s parents asked to honor the memory of their son by making this annual award to a graduating senior whose high school academic achievements, though not stellar, show potential, improvement and show that she/he deserves encouragement and support.
Graduating seniors from Volusia County high schools are invited to compete for this $750.00 award. The purpose of the award is to assist the recipient with expenses to attend a post-secondary or a technical school.
Completed Application Packets should be mailed to:
Martin Luther King Celebration for Florida, Inc.
C/O MLK Scholarship Committee
Post Office Box 11453
Daytona Beach, Florida 32120
For more information, contact:
Gina Stafford at cffmlkscholarship@gmail.com