This is an overview of our application process from start to finish.
We do ask interested candidates and their support networks to please email mlkscholars@ithaca.edu if you have any questions. Please do not hesitate to ask.
Here's what happens next...
Learn and Engage
These are opportunities to engage with our Program Director and current MLK Scholars to gain more insight and ask any questions you and your support network may have before the December 1 application deadline.
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Program Overview | September 21 at 7pm
Join the Program Director, Cliff-Simon, for a brief overview and personal reflection of the MLK Scholar Program at Ithaca College. We will explore how to apply, why one would apply, and what one can expect from the process.
During the September session, we will also facilitate an Q&A from First Year Scholars Bree McPhatter and Sofia Shaff.
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First Year Insights | October 13th at 7pm
A moderated dialogue with first-year students This time will cover topics like the first-year transition, why they chose the MLK Scholar Program, what the journey has been like so far, what they are looking forward to, and a word of encouragement for candidates.
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Current Scholar Panel | November 9th at 7pm.
Join the Program Director, Cliff-Simon and MLK Scholars from multiple disciplines, majors, and identities to get the inside scoop of the program and a first person's view.
Selected semi-finalists in the process will participate in an individual video upload process. This provides applicants an opportunity to expand on submitted application materials and allow the prospective student to tell us more about who they are, what they believe, why, and what they are looking forward to with a lifelong commitment to social justice.
Once notified about their status, semi-finalists will be able to upload videos. In early January, an optional family session will be held to talk through any questions before the video uploads are due. This is open not only to prospective MLK Scholars, but people in their support network as well (family, caregivers, friends, and pets).
Video submissions will be due in late January.
Application Review Process
To be considered for the MLK Scholar Program at Ithaca College, all applications must be received with all supplemental material properly uploaded, by December 1.
Our application review team will look over each application and select semi-finalists. Every applicant will be notified of their status in the process by mid-January.
Final Selection
Our goal is to notify all semi-finalists of their status in the last portion of the process no later than mid-February. While selected finalists review their offer to join our community, our program will continue to offer opportunities to engage with current MLK Scholars, alumni, faculty, and staff.
MLK finalist will confirm their participation in