The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund, founded in 1985 by a group of neighbors in Seattle's Mount Baker community, is dedicated to helping deserving students achieve the dream of higher education. This scholarship, a sponsored activity of the Mount Baker Community Club, supports high school seniors who demonstrate financial need, academic promise, have overcome obstacles, and actively contribute to their community. It serves as a powerful continuation of Dr. King's legacy by fostering future leaders in the Pacific Northwest.

Earlier this year, the 40th annual MLK Jr Scholarship Fund awards ceremony took place at the Mount Baker Community Club, where 24 high school students received scholarships for their college education. These scholarships support high school seniors in Southeast Seattle who demonstrate financial need, academic promise, community contributions, and are from underrepresented groups in higher education.

This renewable scholarship offers substantial financial support: recipients receive $4,000 per year for four years at a four-year college or $2,000 per year for two years at a two-year college, with the possibility of an increased award upon transferring. To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior in a qualifying Seattle zip code, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and meet the financial criteria. 

The application for the Class of 2026 is currently open, with an application deadline of January 30, 2026, and a supporting documents deadline of February 6, 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the College Success Foundation’s website: collegesuccessfoundation.org. 

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