Woodruff–Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
Full tuition, fees, housing and meals at Emory College for top students from public schools in the metro Atlanta counties; no separate application.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition and fees, plus on-campus housing and meals, with scholar advising, summer funding eligibility, Scholar Lounge access and travel opportunities.
Eligible applicants
Students from public (or supported independent) schools in metro Atlanta counties admitted to Emory; apply to Emory by November 15
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Overview
Woodruff–Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship is offered by Emory University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Emory admissions applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition and fees
Included
On-campus housing and meals
Included
Summer funding opportunities
Included
Scholars Program advising and travel programming
Included
Full tuition and fees, plus on-campus housing and meals, with scholar advising, summer funding eligibility, Scholar Lounge access and travel opportunities. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
See official criteria
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible Emory applicants.
- International eligibility
- Eligible nationalities are set by the provider; see the official criteria for the current list.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Students from public schools in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton (including Atlanta Public Schools), Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, and students from independent schools in those counties whose school supports them with scholarships. Applicants must be admitted to Emory and show promise in the Scholar Qualities.
Applicant profile
- Students from public (or supported independent) schools in metro Atlanta counties admitted to Emory; apply to Emory by November 15
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Students from public schools in Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Forsyth, Fulton (including Atlanta Public Schools), Gwinnett, Henry and Rockdale counties, and students from independent schools in those counties whose school supports them with scholarships. Applicants must be admitted to Emory and show promise in the Scholar Qualities.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
The required documents are summarized above. Confirm the final checklist with the official provider before you apply.
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Emory College by November 15
- 2
Indicate interest in merit-based awards on the application
- 3
No separate scholarship application or nomination is required
Application timeline
Application cycle
Apply to Emory by November 15, 2026 and indicate interest in merit-based awards. No separate application; MLK Scholars are chosen during admissions by the same process as the Woodruff Scholarship.
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Emory University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 15, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.