SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS
Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, Detroit Renaissance District
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Committee
Purpose of the Scholarship Fund
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund exists to honor Rev. King's ministry and
perpetuate his Christian values, particularly for the benefit of students and community within the
Detroit Renaissance District of the United Methodist Church.
Scholarship recipients may be awarded up to $1,000 at the discretion of the Celebration Committee.
Application Requirements
1. Submission of the Application Form by High School Seniors or College Students
2. Submission of Two Letters of Recommendation: a letter from your pastor and a letter from
another adult such as a leader in your church, teacher, or counselor. These should attest to the
applicant's membership and participation in the United Methodist Church as well as their adherence
to Rev. King's values.
3. Submission of an essay (typed, double-spaced, 12 point, up to 1500 words in Times New
Roman) describing how the words and ministry of Rev. King have inspired you. How are you
keeping his dream alive? Alternatively, how are you helping to create the "Great World House?" It
is important to base your essay on your experiences and actions. (Note: an alternative submission
could be a shorter essay of 500 words plus a poem, rap, song, art project, speech, or sermonette.)
Evaluation Criteria
1. Evidence that the applicant understands Rev. King's ministry, his dream, his Christian values,
and/or great world house.
2. Examples of an applicant's actions that implement Rev. King's ministry, his dream, and/or great
world house.
3. Writing that expresses how an applicant has been inspired by Rev. King and is likely to inspire
others.
Applications must be emailed or postmarked on November 1, 2015 or earlier.
Send them to:
Rich Peacock (248-321-7480)
rjpeacock@wowway.com
or
40198 Riverbend, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
Detroit Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church
Detroit Renaissance District 22nd Celebration Honoring
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Trenton First United Methodist Church, 3:00 p.m.
Dear Drum Major for Justice Awardees (1995-2015),
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. dreamed, talked, and demonstrated to build a "World house."
"This is the great new problem of mankind. We have inherited a big house, a great 'World
house' in which we have to live together - black and white, Easterners and Westerners,
Gentiles and Jews, Catholics and Protestants, Moslem and Hindu, a family unduly separated
in ideas, culture, and interests who, because we can never again live without each other,
must learn, somehow, in this one big world, to live with each other." (MLK, 1964)
We invite you to help build the "World House" in three ways.
1 - Attend the 22nd MLK Celebration on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. The
celebration will feature inspiring music, an original "World House" drama, and presentation of
scholarships and awards followed by refreshments. We are pleased to be "downriver" for the first
time in our 22 years.
2 - Nominate a clergy and/or layperson whose actions demonstrate a commitment to the values of
Rev. King and building a "Great World House" to be named a "Drum Major for Justice." (Please
submit a one page Nomination describing your nominee's actions honoring Rev. King's values.)
Nominations must be emailed or postmarked on November 1, 2015 or earlier.
Send them to: Rich Peacock (248-321-7480)
rjpeacock@wowway.com or 40198 Riverbend, Sterling Heights, MI 48310
3 - Make a financial contribution to the MLK Scholarship Fund now. The costs of college
education have increased; therefore, we want to give scholarships of up to $1,000. Your gift is an
investment in future generations who can honor Dr. King and make a faithful difference.
Checks should be made payable to "Detroit Renaissance District, marked "MLK," and
mailed by December 1st to: Detroit Renaissance District,
8000 Woodward Avenue,
Detroit, MI 48202
We thank you for your efforts to help include United Methodists in a beautiful "World House" with
justice and peace for all.
The 2016 Celebration Committee: Ben Bower, Host Pastor
Tina Campbell
Cecil Deramus
Patricia Grandarilla
Carter Grimmett
Dan Hart
George Jonte-Crane
Sherman Louis
Rich Peacock, Chair
Tom Priest, Jr.
Sherri Frost, Secretary
Victor Raybaud, Treasurer Darryl Totty, Vice Chair Kyle Weatherbee.