ABOUT US

The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund is a community-based organization serving students, families, and local school districts in Muskingum County and surrounding communities. Since 1994, the fund has helped support educational opportunities for graduating students while honoring the life, legacy, and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Through scholarships, community programs, annual events, and local partnerships, the organization works to inspire young people to pursue higher education, lead with character, and become responsible, service-minded citizens.

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Our Beginning

The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund was founded in 1994 with a clear purpose: to encourage students to strive for excellence in character, conduct, education, and service.

What began as a local effort to uplift students has continued for more than three decades, growing into a meaningful scholarship program that celebrates academic achievement, community commitment, and the ongoing legacy of Dr. King.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to seek, create, and provide quality programs that reflect the life, teachings, and values of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We are committed to supporting students through educational opportunities, community engagement, direct instruction, and programs that prepare young people to meet the challenges of an ever-changing world. Through unity, service, and education, we aim to strengthen our community and help students move forward with confidence, purpose, and responsibility.

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The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund

The Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund continues to support area youth through scholarships made possible in partnership with the Muskingum County Community Foundation. The fund was established at MCCF to benefit the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program and provide support for students pursuing higher education.

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The scholarship encourages graduating minority seniors from Muskingum County to pursue a two-year or four-year college or university education. Current scholarship requirements include being a graduating high school senior, meeting academic standards, maintaining a minimum 3.0 GPA, applying to a two-year or four-year college or university, and submitting the required application materials through MCCF.

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In 2026, the organization continues its long-standing tradition through the 33rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund Prayer Breakfast, held in Zanesville, Ohio. The annual breakfast serves as both a community celebration and a fundraiser to recognize students, honor community contributions, and continue supporting the next generation of leaders.

Through the years, scholarship recipients have gone on to pursue higher education, build meaningful careers, and bring their talents back into the community. The fund remains dedicated to helping students achieve their educational dreams while carrying forward Dr. King’s vision of leadership, service, justice, and hope.

 

Scholarship Information

Students and families interested in learning more about the Martin Luther King Jr. Book Scholarship, eligibility requirements, deadlines, and the application process can visit the Muskingum County Community Foundation scholarship portal or contact MCCF directly.

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Muskingum County Community Foundation
The Straker Building
534 Putnam Avenue
Zanesville, OH 43701
Phone: 740-453-5192
Email: info@mccf.org