Welcome to Drum Majors for Peace!
Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, “What are you doing for others?”
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
We are raising money to offer a $1,000 scholarship to support a local youth to pursue MLK’s call to be a Drum Major for Peace and serve others.
Character is more powerful than academic achievement or athletic talent.
The Drum Major for Peace Scholarship lifts up young people who choose courage, compassion, and nonviolence in their everyday lives.
We are honoring local peace heroes and growing the next generation of storytellers, bridge-builders, and community leaders. Join us!
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.”
— MLK —
“Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve.” — MLK —
Will you join us?
The collective support, care, and guidance from the entire community—neighbors and community members is needed for a child to grow into their potential. "It takes a village to raise a child," is an African proverb and our guiding north star.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King calls us to be Drum Majors for Peace.
Yes, I want to empower kids!
Scholarships will be awarded on May 21, 2026 at Denfeld High School’s Honors Night. Scholarship is administered by and is a project of The Waging Peace Project.
WIll you be a
Drum Major
for Peace?
Will you join Dr King and be a Drum Major for Peace by:
Committing yourself to nonviolence
Doing one act of Service every month
Drum Major for Peace Pledge
I commit to being Drum Major for Peace by doing one act of service every month and committing myself to nonviolence.
Know a Great Candidate?
Know a young person who leads with peace, character, and service? Nominate them here. Want to be considered yourself? You can apply using this same form.
We’re looking for youth who show up for others—through kindness, service, and everyday leadership. This scholarship is about character—not just accomplishments.
“The planet does not need more successful people. The planet desperately needs more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.” -Dalai Lama
“It is a privilege to serve people, a privilege that must be earned, and once earned, there is an obligation to do something good with it.” -Barbara Jordan, U.S. Congresswoman
“Peace is the most powerful weapon of Mankind.” -Gandhi
“Blessed are the Peacemakers.” -Jesus