10/28/2026
Your words have power — and could help fund your education! 🎤 MVC's 2027 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Competition invites college students to submit an original speech or spoken word performance inspired by this year's theme: "At the Crossroads: Chaos or Community? Where Do We Go From Here?"
Win up to $1,500 for a speech or $600 for spoken word! High school students can also apply for one of four $500 scholarships by submitting an essay.
Entries are due November 16 at 11:59 pm. Get started at mvc.edu/mlk.