Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Interviews

You'll use StandOut to record and submit your answers to pre-recorded questions. Watch for a StandOut email the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 14 inviting you to create your account, which you must do by Friday, Feb. 28. Complete and submit your interview any time between Feb. 14 and March 6. 

Keep scrolling for more on how to use StandOut.

Were you unable to make our informational webinar? Don't worry – watch the recording! SLU admission counselors discussed what to expect, answered questions and provided tips on how to make an impression during your interview.  

Watch the webinar

This day-long, in-person visit on Friday, March 21 will give you a comprehensive look at SLU academics and resources. You must register by Friday, Feb. 28.

Visit Registration

If you cannot attend the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Visit Day, you must attend one of the following admitted student visit programs: You at SLU Day, Admitted Student Day or Billiken for a Day. 

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
• Dean's welcome and academic session
• Welcome presentation from the Cross Cultural Center and current MLK Scholars
• Lunch
• Class visit
• Special activities for parents/guests
• Social justice activities
• Resource room, resource fair
• Campus tour
• Residence hall walk-through
• Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Welcome Reception

Your interview questions are prepared by current Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars. You'll have one or more practice sessions and then formally record your answers to the questions. 

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 Martin Luther King Jr. 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 receive a StandOut email the afternoon of Friday, Feb. 14 inviting you to create your StandOut account, which you must do by Friday, Feb. 28. Log in to watch instructions on how to practice and submit your answers to pre-recorded interview questions. 

Practice

• Record and review practice responses starting Friday, Feb. 14.
• Practice at least once; all practice recordings will disappear once you submit your official interview responses.
• Plan on two- to three-minute answers for each question.

• Remember: Once you start recording your actual interview responses, you cannot stop.
• Record and submit your official interview any time between Feb. 14 and March 6. 

To create an optimal interview environment, consider the following tips:

• Choose a quiet space with good lighting and a plain background to sit/stand in front of. 
• 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 a group of 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, which is at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Laclede Avenue.

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