About the MLK commemorative committee
Our Mission
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee is a 501 (C) (3) federal income tax-exempt organization. Our purpose is to provide college scholarships to high school seniors at the following high schools in the area: The Villages Charter High School, Lake Weir High School, Leesburg High School, Wildwood Middle High School, Bellview High School, and Tavares High School. The Committee holds activities and events to raise money to fund scholarships. In addition, the Committee hosts an annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee Breakfast to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and present the current year’s scholarship awardees to the community.
Our Goal
In furtherance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s dream, the Committee awards college scholarships to deserving students who might not otherwise achieve their dream of a college education. We seek out and give the highest consideration to young people who show financial need, have overcome obstacles, have worked to improve their communities, and might be overlooked by traditional scholarships. This community’s strong support of the recipients is one of the most unique and important attributes of the scholarship.
Our Impact
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee has awarded over $575,000 in student scholarships in the Tri-County area!