To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Complete and submit the online application
- Be graduating from Bexar County
- Be a graduating Senior for the current upcoming year
- Complete all application items. Do not leave any blanks. For items not applicable, write "N/A" or “none.”
- Include 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.)
- Submit an official high school transcript through midterm of the school year
Transcripts can be mailed directly from the school to:
MLK, Jr. Scholarship Program
ATTN: Donald Sparks
115 Plaza de Armas
San Antonio, TX 78205
A complete application submission must include the following:
- Completed MLK Scholarship Application form
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official transcript postmarked by application deadline (February 24, 2023)
NOTE: Items 1 and 2 must be submitted together electronically. Only official transcript may be mailed in.