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Martin Luther King Jr. Edith Wiggins
Student Scholarship Application
2026

2026 Scholarship Details

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Edith Wiggins Scholarship is a need-based scholarship that promotes the advancement of higher education and helps to alleviate the burden of financing a college education. Each year, the scholarship committee awards a minimum of $1,000 in scholarships to 10-15 graduating seniors who have demonstrated financial need, a commitment to community involvement and improvement through their civic, educational and religious activities.

Your application will be scored based on the following criteria:

Graduating senior who attends high school in Orange County, NC
Academic Performance
Involvement/Civic Engagement/Leadership
Application Completion by the deadline
Essay Responses
Two References (not related to the applicant)
Responsibilities and Financial Need (Income Limits for families in Chapel Hill/Orange County)

The online application for 2026 MLK Jr/Edith Wiggins Scholarship is now open! The deadline to apply is Friday, May 1, 2026.

2026 Martin Luther King Jr./Edith Wiggins Student Scholarship Application

Name *

First

Last

Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) *

Phone Number (Mobile) *

Email *

Parent/Guardian Name *

Parent/Guardian Email *

Mailing Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Best way to reach you (Choose all that apply) *

Phone
Text
Email Address
Mailing Address

Do you attend high school in Orange County, NC? *

Current High School *

GPA Weighted/Unweighted (upload official transcript below) *

Please list the colleges, community colleges, technical schools or universities which you have applied and/or been accepted to. *

Please list your High School Involvement (Activities/Clubs/Memberships) *

Please list/describe your Community Service/Volunteering (Type NA if not applicable) *

How many live in your household (including you)? *

Number of Siblings *

Are you currently employed? *

Total Family/Household Income *

Reference 1 *

(Name, Title, Relationships to you, Phone Number and Email)

Reference 2 *

(Name, Title, Relationships to you, Phone Number and Email)

Essay #1: In what ways have you worked to uplift your community, and how do you plan to continue this work? Describe three examples and connect them to the principles of service, justice, and leadership. *

Min 250 Max 500

Essay #2: Reflect on the most meaningful lessons you learned during high school. How have these experiences shaped your values, leadership, and commitment to serving others, and how will they prepare you to make a positive impact in college and beyond? *

Min 250 Max 500 words

Transcript Upload *

Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 3 files.

Please upload an unofficial copy of your transcripts/grade report

Photograph *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Please upload a headshot. This image will be only be shared if you are selected for the scholarship. Images of the scholarship recipients will be add to the website and shared on social media. By uploading your image you are consenting and giving the MLK University/Community Planning Corporation permission to use your likeness for the reason mention above.

Martin Luther King Jr. Edith Wiggins
Student Scholarship Application
2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Memorial Celebration

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Martin Luther King Jr. Edith Wiggins Student Scholarship Application 2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Memorial Celebration

Our Contact

Martin Luther King Jr. Edith Wiggins
Student Scholarship Application
2026

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Memorial Celebration