KOSCIUSKO — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to working towards tolerance and brotherly love. The Committee to Commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., is composed of Kosciusko County residents who desire to promote racial harmony through annual events honoring his life and work. The goal is to challenge people of all ages and races to study the principles of love, fellowship and self-sacrifice as taught by the words and deeds of King.
In the spirit of Dr. King, the CCMLK announces the Academic Excellence and Community Service Award for any current high school senior who is a member of the graduating class of 2016, a resident of Kosciusko County and a student who has overcome a social or economic challenge and/or a first generation college student. The applicant must demonstrate scholastic excellence and encompass the heart of King through acts of community service and enriching the lives of others.
The Academic Excellence and Community Service Award applications are available through high school guidance departments and are due Dec. 20. Recipients of this award will be acknowledged at the next annual event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to take place on Jan. 18.
Recipients of the scholarship will receive a cash award.
Applications for the award can be obtained at local high school guidance departments. Applications can also be found here.