Submit the completed application and supporting documentation by April 1, 2026.

  MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION COMMITTEE, INC. OF BRAZORIA COUNTY Two Year Full-Ride Scholarship to Brazosport College 2024-2026
Information:The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of Brazoria County, Inc. a regionally respected community foundation will administer this scholarship fund. The purpose of the fund is to support scholarship awards for local high school seniors, who plan to pursue higher education post the secondary school level. The Martin Luther King Celebration Committee of Brazoria County, Inc. will award scholarships to a local high school senior.

The Scholarship must be used by February of the following year. The Scholarship Committee of the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee Incorporated of Brazoria County will review all applications and will select the recipient. Submit the completed application and supporting documentation by April 1, 2026.
Award Amount:One (1) scholarship will be awarded to a student from one of the area high schools (Angleton, Brazoswood, Brazosport, Columbia, or Sweeny)
Eligibility:• Must be an African American student who is a resident of Brazoria County
• Must be a student at Angleton, Brazosport, Brazoswood, Columbia, or Sweeny High School
• Must be an active participant in extracurricular activities
• Must be an active participant in one or more church and civic activities
Requirements:• Submit a complete application MLKCC Two Year Full-Ride Scholarship
• Submit an official transcript and two letters of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, school administrator, or pastor
• Submit an essay of 300-500 words related to “How I Can Benefit from a College Education”
• Submit a current photo with application.
Additional Information:• Review MLKCC Scholarship Criteria eligibility.
• The scholarship is worth the cost of 12-15 full time hours for each semester, not to exceed 4 semesters in the amount of $1,200.00-$1,400.00 each semester @ Brazosport College.
• Each semester a check will be paid to the Brazosport College registrar upon verification of enrollment.
Selection:The Scholarship Committee of the Martin Luther King Celebration Committee Incorporated of Brazoria County will review all applications and will select the recipient. The recipient will be notified at their high school awards ceremony or by their counselor with information on how to receive the scholarship.

Submit the completed application and supporting documentation by April 1, 2026.