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The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Graduate Fellowship Program provides six graduate student scholarships each year, covering full tuition and fees (insurance is not included) for the student’s graduate program. The Program is administered by the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was an accomplished scholar with the utmost leadership qualities. In keeping with the high standards exemplified by Dr. King, recipients of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Graduate Fellowship should be, but not be limited to, students of African origin, demonstrate high leadership standards, and have a record of community service.

 

The application will be open from Tuesday, January 16th to Friday, May 17th.

 

Note: The MLK Fellowship does not currently cover doctoral or online programs. Additionally, International students are not currently eligible for this fellowship.

MLK Fellows

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Alexandra Vega

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Sandra Akufo

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Jessica Price

NU JDOAAI 2023 MLK Fellows And Ujima Scholars

Isaiah Simpson

NU JDOAAI 2023 MLK Fellows And Ujima Scholars

Susana Kalish

NU JDOAAI 2023 MLK Fellows And Ujima Scholars

Garfield Maitland

NU JDOAAI 2023 MLK Fellows And Ujima Scholars

Amari Hanberry

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Sherdé C. Nicholas

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Jasmine Renee Taylor

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Leo Senai

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Ruthie Olowoyeye

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Gregory D. Hollis

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Cassandra Chislom

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Amera Youssef

Fooji

Lori Nsimpasi

Aniyah Travis

Aniyah Travis

CherylDaniel

Cheryl Daniel

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Mariah Maynard

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Nishaila Porter

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Gifty Brisbane

Selah I Malcoln

Selah Malcoln

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Kristen Holness

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Simya Dickson

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Yasser Aponte

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Justin Montgomery

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Gabriela Tavares

Jeanelle Angus

Jeanelle C.K. Angus

Nita Holder

Nita Holder

Danzel Jones

Danzel T. Jones

Nyah K. Macklin

Nyah K. Macklin

Craig Parker

Craig Parker

Lex Weaver

Lex Weaver

What is the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Graduate Fellowship Program?

The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Graduate Fellowship Program provides six graduate student scholarships each year, covering full tuition and fees (insurance is not included) for the student’s graduate program. The Program is administered by the John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute.

Who is Eligible?

Recipients are focused on, but not limited to, Northeastern University students of African origin who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents.   This fellowship does not currently cover doctoral or online programs. International students are not eligible for this fellowship.

Applicants should also show evidence of:

  • Outstanding academic performance at the undergraduate level.
  • Leadership ability as indicated by participation in community service activities.
  • Strong personal references
  • Being present on the Boston campus for start of the fall semester

How does one apply for the MLK Fellowship?

To be considered for the MLK fellowship, applicants must:

  • Apply to and be accepted into a Northeastern University graduate program*
  • Apply for financial aid through FAFSA (https://fafsa.ed.gov/) and the University’s Office of Financial Aid (www.northeastern.edu/financialaid/).
  • Complete and submit an official Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Graduate Fellowship Application along with an official undergraduate transcript.
  • Complete and submit a personal statement.
  • Have three personal reference letters mailed to the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute.
  • Attend a personal interview.
  • Be present on Boston campus for start of the fall semester.

* We only accept applications from an approved Undergraduate University, full-time Master’s degree program and references should come from an employer, university administrator or university professor.

How many applicants are selected each year?

Each academic year, six graduate students from the Boston campus may be selected.

What costs are covered by the Fellowship?

The scholarship covers full tuition and general fees (insurance is not included) for the student’s graduate program.

When are award notifications given?

Notifications are sent to recipients immediately after the MLK Selection Committee has made its decision. Decision dates are contingent upon applicant’s acceptance into a graduate program at Northeastern and completion of the application process.

Due May 19, 2023

(Application Available January 16, 2023)
Please submit your carefully prepared application, transcripts, letters of reference and a copy of your resume by May 19, 2023 by online form, fax, scanned email or postal mail:

Fax:

(866) 617-7616

Email:

Ms. Elizabeth Clark
Eliz.Clark@northeastern.edu
(617) 373-8768

Postal:

Ms. Elizabeth Clark
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Graduate Fellowship Program
The John D. O’Bryant African American Institute
NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
360 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115