Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
This year's celebration will be virtual and will be separated into two events.
The first event will include remarks from campus partners and a keynote address. This event will be held Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at 12:00pm. You can register here for the event: http://tiny.cc/MLKCelebration.
The second event will be the awards ceremony where nominees and awardees will be announced and honored. This includes the Martin Luther King, Jr. SIUE Student Scholarship Award; the Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award(s); and the Martin Luther King, Jr. Contest winners (for local youth). This event will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022 at 4:00pm. You can register here for the event: http://tiny.cc/MLKAwards.
If you have any questions, please email inclusion@siue.edu. We look forward to seeing you in January at these events!
Support the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund!
This annual scholarship is awarded annually to a student who exemplifies Dr. King's teachings, principles and philosophical beliefs. Each student who receives the award has a commitment to humanitarian ideals, leadership and community service. The award is granted each year at the annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration held in January each year. The award is applied the fall semester after receiving the scholarship.
Donations can be made through The SIUE Foundation's secure website which will ensure your privacy, so your information will be seen and used only by the Foundation in accordance with your wishes. Thank you again for your support!
Click here for more information on supporting the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund
2021 Award Recipients