New London, Connecticut | September 4, 2024 – For the 56 th consecutive year, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Trust Fund (MLKSTF) is proud to announce the 2024 scholarship winners:

 

• Shem Adams, St. Bernards High School

• Oliver Aubin, Norwich Free Academy

• Cole Baumgartner, Waterford High School

• Raidy Cabrera Jr., Marine Science Magnet High School

• Layan Faraj, Marine Science Magnet High School

• Nakayla Isaac, New London Multi-Magnet High School

• Cashel Jones, New London Multi-Magnet High School

• Aiyanna Mitchell, New London Multi-Magnet High School

• Mahi Patel, Fitch High School

• Arnell Peck, The Williams School

• Tatiana Pemberton, New London Multi-Magnet High School

• Emmanuella Prempeh, Norwich Free Academy

 

The 2024 scholars will be recognized at the annual award ceremony on October 22nd to be held at the Premiere Ballroom, Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, CT. The event will begin at 5:00 p.m. Click here to register for the dinner. 

Like the 238 scholars who came before them, this extraordinary collection of 12 young student leaders from across New London County were chosen through a rigorous selection process designed to measure their dedication to learning, their understanding of Dr. King's mission, the content of their character, and their financial need. This year’s winners were selected after a review of their application, academic records, community service, class standing, and a written essay. Scholarship winners will each receive $25,000 dollars distributed in $6,250 installments over a four-year period while they remain in college.

The MLKSTF was launched in New London County in the days and weeks after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Since 1968, the MLKSTF has been celebrating the power of education to expand lives and change the world. MLKSTF scholars are academic achievers, community leaders, and talented creators. After completing their post-secondary education, many pursue advanced degrees, careers, and volunteer roles that make a difference regionally, nationally, and globally. Past scholars include actors, performers, linguists, writers, doctors, lawyers, educators, engineers, scientists, business leaders, entrepreneurs, business consultants, community activists and more.