King Scholars Application

FRANKLIN TOWNSHIP DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 

KING SCHOLAR APPLICATION PACKET

Since 1998, the Franklin Township Dr. Martin Luther King Community Foundation has worked to support and uplift the students in Franklin Township public schools. This year we are launching a new initiative called our King Scholars program aimed at empowering our students.  We are searching for a select few high school seniors who are seeking ways to demonstrate their leadership, creativity and community service.  King Scholars benefit from networking opportunities, training, community service credits and college scholarships.

To apply, please complete this application packet in its entirety.

1)         All candidates must be seniors from any of Franklin Township’s Public High Schools

2)         All candidates must complete the Application Form and upload the following items into the portal, or mailed to the below listed address.

           INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. 

a)   Three (3) letters of recommendation as indicated below:

i)             Two (2) from current High School teachers

ii)                  One (1) from a member of the community such as clergy, employer, organization leader

(Letters of recommendation may be uploaded through the portal or mailed to the below listed address)

        b)  High School Transcript with an official school seal and signature

                (Official transcripts should be mailed to the below listed address)

                         FTMLKCF

                         P.O. Box 5684

                         Somerset, NJ 08873

c)   Personal Statement – Dr. King once said, “Everybody can be great…because anybody can serve.”

Write a personal statement telling us about yourself and how you would like to serve your community.  (Personal statement should be at least 250 words, typed and double-spaced)