Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship

Boston University offers the prestigious Martin Luther King, Jr. Fellowship to exceptional incoming master’s and professional students who demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice principles inspired by Dr. King.

Eligibility

  • Open to U.S. citizens.
  • Must be an incoming graduate student (master’s or professional degree) at Boston University.

Award

  • Up to three years of full-time tuition coverage.
  • Annual stipend of $30,000 for living expenses (8 months, service-free).
  • Coverage of Student Services and Health & Wellness fees.
  • Boston University basic health insurance provided.

Application & Timeline:

    Students cannot apply directly for this award. Nominations must come from their Department/Program Director.

    All nominee materials will be submitted through the following Qualtrics portal. The deadline to submit nominations is Friday, February 28, 2025.

    Nomination Materials & Instructions:

    Departments must submit a single collated PDF that includes:

    1. Cover Memo from Nominator: A one page document detailing the nominee’s qualifications and alignment with the fellowship.
    2. Nominee’s Complete Graduate Application: Include all required materials for your BU graduate program.
    3. Nominee’s Statement: A personal statement (2 pages max) from the nominee describing:
      • Academic and professional accomplishments
      • Commitment to social justice through community involvement
        • Nominators should communicate with their nominees to ensure the written statement is included as part of the complete nomination packet.

    Contact apgrad@bu.edu for any questions or concerns.