Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholars Sought

The Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholars Program is a unique summer internship experience at the U.S. Department of Education, established in commemoration of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his contributions to civil and human rights in America.

Selected students will be designated as Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholars and will receive temporary federal appointments in the excepted service for an eight-week period, June 14-August 6, 2004.

The program is open to continuing college juniors, seniors, and graduate students. Students must be enrolled on a full-time basis in an accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program and have plans to register for the Fall semester. Students can be from any field of study. Students must be in good academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 3.3 (academic transcripts required). Two academic references will also be a required part of the student’s application.

The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Management, Human Resources Services, will post a special announcement for the Martin Luther King, Jr., Scholars Program. The recruiting announcement will briefly describe the program and specify eligibility requirements, application procedures, citizenship requirements, contact information, and other required announcement information.

The announcement will close January 16, 2004. Scholars will be notified of their acceptance to the program by March 31, 2004. The announcement will be posted on the U.S. Department of Education’s website,

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For additional details, information and requirements, contact Gene Purvis, Dean of Student Services in Building 8, Room 8213.