The Archway (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Community Service Scholarship

The Archway (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated awards scholarships to outstanding African American high school seniors to support their academic efforts in college.

In addition to meeting criteria outlined below, the successful students must have performed community service relating to one or more of the organization’s five National Program Facets: Services to Youth, emphasizing the betterment of the lives of children, particularly those of African-American descent; The Arts, bringing attention to the contributions of African Americans who are involved in activities such as visual and performing arts, writing, and music; National Trends and Services, addressing legislative and educational issues; International Trends and Services, focusing on improving the quality of life for people of color worldwide; and Health and Human Services, targeting health and wellness, healthy lifestyles, and obesity.

Community service is considered any voluntary act(s) performed to benefit others and performed without monetary compensation.

Eligibility

  • African American High School Senior with a 2.7 cumulative GPA or higher.
  • Residents of St. Louis City, or the Missouri counties of St. Louis, St. Charles, Jefferson, Franklin, Lincoln, or the Illinois counties of St. Clair and Madison
  • Must have performed a minimum of 50 hours of community service (over their 4-year high school career) in one or more of our five facet programs anytime during his/her high school career.
  • The applicant must have maintained a history of good citizenship and responsibility.
  • Cannot be related by blood or marriage to a member of the Links, Incorporated.
  • Must be planning to attend an accredited institution of higher learning.

Finalists for all scholarship awards will be required to participate in an interview and will be asked to submit a media release and a photo that The Links Incorporated might use in their publications. Recipients will be required to provide proof of acceptance to the designated accredited institution of higher learning.

Questions? Contact support@myscholarshipcentral.org

Donor
The Archway (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
Award
Varies
Deadline
05/15/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must be an African American high school senior who has performed a minimum of 50 hours of community service over your 4-year high school career. Does this describe you?
  2. High School Address and Telephone Number
  3. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Full Name
  4. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Mailing Address, City, State, Zip Code
  5. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Cell Phone Number
  6. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Home Phone Number
  7. Parent (or legal guardian) 1 Email
  8. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Full Name
  9. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Mailing Address, City, State, Zip Code
  10. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Cell Phone Number
  11. Parent (or legal guardian) 2 Home Phone Number
  12. Name of your Middle School:
  13. Community Service Activities:
    • 1. Name of Organization
    • 2. Contact person name and phone number
    • 3. Dates of service
    • 4. Duties
    • 5. Total hours
  14. ESSAY: Tell us about a time when you faced a personal challenge or failed to meet your own expectations in a class or community service activity. How did you overcome the challenge? (500 words or less)
  15. ESSAY: Share with us details of how you plan to affect change for those who are less fortunate once you have become a professional. (500 words or less)
  16. Are you related, by blood or marriage to any member of The Links, Incorporated?
  17. The Archway (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated REFERENCE 1: Enter the name and e-mail address of a SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR, TEACHER OR COUNSELOR who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will give details on how to complete the process.
  18. The Archway (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated REFERENCE 2: Enter the name and e-mail address of a COMMUNITY SERVICE SUPERVISOR who will submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf. As the applicant, it is your responsibility to inform that person to watch for an email sent on your behalf that will give details on how to complete the process.
  19. APPLICANT SIGNATURE: By entering my full name below, I authorize The Archway (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and its agents to examine, verify and discuss my academic and/or financial records and other information which applies to the consideration of this application. I certify that all answers are accurate and truthful to the best of my knowledge, and that all information in the application and essays are my own work.
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