The Links South Suburban Chicago Chapter Scholarship
Link Scholarship Application
Amount: $2,000
Closing Date: April 6, 2021
Description: The South Suburban Chicago (IL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is awarding four renewable $2,000 scholarships for the academic year beginning, September 2021. We are seeking African American students whose academic performance is a “B” or better and have financial need. We kindly ask that you encourage any students meeting this criterion to apply.
The Links, Incorporated is an International volunteer service organization of concerned, committed, and talented women. The organization is linked in friendship, and service to enhance the quality of life in the larger community. There are over 16,000 members in 292 chapters. Through our National Foundation we have donated over $170,000 in scholarships to some very promising students in the South Suburbs.
Our organizational goals are met through five program facets: National Trends and Services; International Trends and Services; The Arts; Services to Youth; and Health and Human Services. Our programs are designed to meet the needs of the most powerless
individuals and families in our communities.
Enclosed you will find our scholarship PDF application, and selection criteria. Please feel free to distribute these forms to all eligible candidates. All applications, recommendations, personal essays, proof of financial need, and transcripts can be Emailed or mailed, but must be received, or postmarked by April 6, 2021.
- Scholarship awards will be based on academic performance of a “B” average or better and financial need.
- The scholarships are to support African American students in pursuit of an undergraduate degree. In addition, there will be two scholarships to support African American students in pursuit of an Associate degree.
- The scholarships are granted upon verification of acceptance and registration at an accredited four-year College or University, or a two-year Community College.
- A personal essay describing the applicant’s community service, leadership roles, personal philosophy, financial need, and two letters of recommendation must be submitted with the application. If all criteria are met, a mandatory 15–20-minute interview will be scheduled.
- The scholarship awards are $2,000.00 for the academic year. They are renewable up to three additional years upon review of academic performance, and financial need. We will also be awarding two $500.00 scholarships for students attending a two-year Community College, and two special scholarships for students majoring in Science, Technology, Engineering Math, or Business. Scholarship funds are sent directly to the College, or University. The recipients and the Bursars must sign a release form.
- Applications must be postmarked no later than April 6, 2021. We will not accept applications that are incomplete, nor will we accept any that arrive late. Please Email or send the completed application packet to:
Gwendolyn Lee -gllinks@aol.com
The South Suburban Chicago Chapter of The Links, Inc.
P.O. Box 68
Matteson, IL 60443
