Martin Luther King Scholarship Interviews
You're invited! Congratulations on your invitation to interview for Saint Louis University’s Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. You'll log in to your Billiken Gateway Portal to record and submit your interview, and you must attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Visit Day.
Scholarship recipients will be announced in April. Watch for a decision notification email.
Important Dates
- Feb. 13: Receive invitation to interview
- Feb. 18: Attend Informational Webinar (optional)
- Feb. 27: Register by this date for the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Visit Day
- March 2: Deadline to complete and submit interview
You'll use your Billiken Gateway Portal to record and submit your answers to pre-recorded questions. Complete and submit your interview any time between Feb. 13 and March 2.
Catch the recording of the informational webinar from Wednesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. CST. SLU admission counselors discussed what to expect, answered questions and provided tips on how to make an impression during your interview.
This daylong, in-person visit on Friday, March 20, will give you a comprehensive look at SLU academics and resources. You must register by Friday, Feb. 27.
If you cannot attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Visit Day, you must attend one of the following admitted student visit programs: Future Billiken Day, Admitted Student Day, Billiken for a Day, or SLU Showcase.
Admitted Student Event Registration
If you cannot attend any of the events listed above, please contact your admission counselor.
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Visit: What To Expect
- Becoming a Billiken presentation
- Welcome presentation
- Lunch
- Class visit
- Special activities for parents/guests
- Resource room, information fair
- Social justice activities
- Dean's welcomes and academic sessions
- Campus tour
- Residence hall walk-through
- Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars social activity
- Parent panel
Your day begins with an 9:15 a.m. check-in and concludes at 5 p.m. Dress is casual.
We're excited to welcome you to St. Louis, Missouri, for your Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship interview. If travel constraints leave you in need of virtual accommodations, please contact your admission counselor.
Rules and Regulations
To be considered for the scholarship, candidates must complete and submit their interview by Monday, March 2, and register for the Visit Day by Friday, Feb. 27. If they cannot attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Visit Day, they must attend one of the admitted student visit programs listed above.
Family Attendance
Parents, guardians and family members are welcome to attend the campus visit program, but their attendance is not required. Each student is limited to two guests.
Itinerary and Additional Requests
We hope these activities provide a first-rate introduction to life at SLU. Because the itinerary is highly customized to each candidate’s individual needs, we cannot schedule additional appointments during your visit. Please be assured you will have ample time to speak with representatives from many University offices and academic departments.
Your interview questions are prepared by current Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars. We recommend you practice your answers at least once; when you submit your official interview responses, you cannot update your recording.
Martin Luther King Jr. Visit Day gives you the chance to experience life as a Billiken. You'll meet other students interviewing for the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship and can talk with current scholars and SLU faculty.
All interviews will be reviewed by a group of SLU's current scholars, alumni and faculty. Decisions will be released in April.
You'll use your Billiken Gateway Portal to record and submit your answers to pre-recorded questions. Select your interview checklist item to get started.
Practice- Record and review practice responses starting Friday, Feb. 13.
- Practice at least once.
- Plan on two- to three-minute answers for each question.
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You may update your recording as often as needed prior to submission.
- Record and submit your official interview any time between Feb. 13 and March 2.
To create an optimal interview environment, consider the following tips:
- Choose a quiet space with good lighting and a plain background.
- Make sure your computer is fully charged or plugged in.
- Use Chrome as your browser, if possible.
Be prepared to tell stories about your life, leadership experience, and passion for social justice. Your interview will be reviewed by current scholars, alumni, and faculty—they want to get to know you and what you can offer the SLU community. SLU's Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars have different backgrounds and personalities. Be yourself and have fun!
SLU is located in the heart of St. Louis and is easily accessible by air, car, and train. If you are driving to SLU, visitor parking is available at Laclede Parking Garage, located at 3642 Laclede Ave., St. Louis, MO 63103, at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue.
SLU is hosting a webinar to review expectations for the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Interview and answer your questions. The webinar will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 18 from 6-7 p.m. Central Standard Time.
St. Louis is known for its thriving, unique, and diverse food scene. When you’re in town for your interview, be sure to try some local favorites.