Scholarship

A group of kids posing with the MLK Scholarship Award

The MLK Commission Scholarship Fund has partnered with the San Antonio Area Foundation (SAAFdn) to administer the MLK Commission Scholarship Fund. This partnership gives applicants access to a new online application, as well as additional support resources for scholarship recipients.

Submit Scholarship Application

Important Dates

  • Application opens: December 1, 2024
  • Application closes: February 24, 2025, at 11:59 p.m

How to Apply

  • Must apply online via the San Antonio Area Foundation website
  • Please click on the “CREATE NEW ACCOUNT” button or the “FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?” link.
    • “CREATE NEW ACCOUNT”: You will be prompted to provide basic contact information for a new account.
    • “FORGOT YOUR PASSWORD?”: Please follow directions to reset your password.
  • Once logged in, click Apply in the top left corner.
  • Locate the “Universal Application for School Year 2025-2026” application and click on the blue Apply button to begin the application.
  • Please continue to fill out the application to be considered for up to 66 different scholarship opportunities.

Eligibility Guidelines

Applicant must be:

  • Be graduating from Bexar County
  • Be a graduating High School Senior the current upcoming year
  • Complete all application items. Do not leave any blanks. For items not applicable, write “N/A” or “none”.
  • Upload an official high school transcript to include Fall 2024 grades.
  • Once you complete your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), submit a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR)
  • Be ready to provide two letters of recommendation. The letters must be written by one of the following:
    • Counselor or teacher of an academic course.
    • Your employer, clergy person or extra-curricular sponsor (Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts, pep squad sponsor, etc.)