Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Program and
Rudolph G. Gordon College Fair
Martin Luther King, Jr. Youth Program and
Rudolph G. Gordon College Fair
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Rudolph G. Gordon College Fair
This event seeks to recognize and encourage Greenville high school students to remain in school and pursue college. Greenville School District is a long-time partner with the program that has been conducted since 1977. High schools guidance offices nominate students who excel in one of the six following categories:
Academics
Art
Athletics
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
Leadership
Music
Each high school has its own selection method process but we encourage them to select students who are talented in those above areas but may need encouragement to pursue college. Normally held on the first Saturday in February, we awarded Youth Awards certificates to all nominated winners a program from 12 PM. We also hold a College Fair (10 AM to 12 PM) were invite colleges to send representation to the event and we hold two seminars on "Getting the most out Financial Aid" and "Experiences from their first year in College" with current and former students from Furman, USC-Upstate and Clemson University.
2025 Zoom Recording Available
2025 Zoom Recording Available
2026 MLK Youth Program & Rudolph Gordon College Fair
2026 MLK Youth Program & Rudolph Gordon College Fair
Start Time: Feb 7, 2026 10:00 AM
You can see 2022 Recording:
MLK Youth Program and Gordon College Fair is the oldest Fair in Greenville Country
Past Event:
Past Event:
February 7, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM
February 7, 2026, 10 AM - 2 PM
In-Person event Limited (250 attendees) /
RSVP Here: https://mlkyp2026.eventbrite.com
NO WEATHER DELAYs or ISSUES are expected.
The program will be in-person
You can download this year 's 2026 Book here
Finanical Aid Presentation
Finanical Aid Presentation
"Financial Aid 101: Tips for Maximizing College Assistance"
was streamed at approx 10:20 AM
Presenters give a financial aid overview for parents of incoming college students, covering state scholarships like Palmetto Fellows, LIFE Scholarship, and HOPE Scholarship, as well as federal grants, loans, and work-study options. They discussed the FAFSA application process, including recent changes to Federal Direct PLUS Loan limits, and emphasized the importance of checking school emails for financial aid notifications. The presentation concluded with resources for further information and a reminder for students to monitor their school email accounts.
We recorded this session (only).
View the Recording of the session (2026)
You can download the 2026 FIN AID Presentation Slides here or toward the bottom of this page.
Event Deadlines and News:
Event Deadlines and News:
The 2026 deadline for Selections from High Schools is January 30, 2026. (extended)
College Recruiters can register to start now at https://mlkyp2026.eventbrite.com.
Student Winners should wait untik they informed by their school of selection and then RSVP at https://mlkyp2026.eventbrite.com.
Corrections for unclaimed certificates are due by March 1st.
There is no bad weather date this year.
In Memorial
In Memorial
The college fair was re-named from the Upstate College Fair to Rudolph G. Gordon College Fair in 2012 in honor of Dr. Rudolph G. Gordon, former superintendent of Greenville School District, and great support of the program and college fair.
Dr. Rudolph Giles Gordon, Sr., graduated from Benedict College in 1959 and began his 40-year career as a mathematics teacher at Bryson High School in Fountain Inn, South Carolina.
In 1996, Dr. Rudolph G. Gordon was selected as the district superintendent of The School District of Greenville County, the largest school district in South Carolina and 66th largest in the nation with approximately 66,000 students, becoming the district's seventh superintendent since consolidation in 1952.
He retired in 2000 and was very active as a Life Member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and a Member Delta Beta Boule of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity until his passing on February 23, 2012.
We'd like your feedback!
We'd like your feedback!
Event Chairman:
Event Chairman:
Bobby Clark | (864) 735-0880 | MLKFair@alphagreenville.org
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