2026 CPCC Scholarship Application

Central Piedmont Community College Scholarship

The Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated
- The goal of this scholarship is to provide $2,500 per year in educational assistance for two years to a deserving high school senior or current CPCC student of African-American or African diaspora culture.
  
  The scholarship recipient will be chosen on the basis of the following criteria:
  
  (1) Merit as demonstrated by past leadership, special talents and aptitudes and school and community involvement
  
  (2) Comparative scholastic data such as aptitude and achievement, test scores and class rank
  
  Additionally, the scholarship recipient must:
  
  (1) Be accepted and enrolled at CPCC
  
  (2) Have a minimum high school grade point average of 2.5
  
  (3) Be available during the month of April for an interview with the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship Committee
  
  Please note that Heir-o-Links are not eligible
  
  Deadline to apply is April 10th, 2026
- Full Name*
  
  PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
- Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip CodeCountry
- Phone Number*
  
  Area CodePhone Number
- E-mail*
  example@example.com
- Date of Birth*
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Cumulative GPA*
- SAT and/or ACT Score*
- Admissions Letter*
  
  Upload a File
  
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- Current Official Transcript*
  
  Upload a File
  
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- Two Letters of Recommendation *
  
  Upload a File
  
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- Headshot*
  
  Upload a File
  
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- High School Name*
- High School Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- High School Principal*
  
  First NameLast Name
- High School or CPCC Counselor*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Graduation Date*
  
  MonthDayYear
  Date
- Anticipated or Current Major/Minor*
- Please list any school activities including positions held, honors or awards:*
  
  0/500
- Please list any volunteer work performed while in school:*
  
  0/500
- Name of Parent or Legal Guardian *
  
  First NameLast Name
- Occupation *
- Name of Parent or Legal Guardian
  
  First NameLast Name
- Occupation
- Are you a first generation college student?*
  Yes/No
- Please indicate your total household income:*
  
  Less than $20,000$20,000-$49,999$50,000-$79,999$80,000-$99,999$100,000-$149,999$150,000-$199,999$200,000+
- How many individuals live in your current household:*
  
  1-33-55+
- What are your career objectives / goals?
  
  0/200
- In a narrative of no more than 800 words, please respod to the following:
  
  (1) What are your Strengths and Weaknesses?
  
  (2) What are your most significant achievements in your school and in your community?
  
  (3) State your reason(s) for applying for this scholarship
- Statement*
  
  0/800
- The student selected as the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Scholar will be invited to accept the scholarship award subject to the following conditions:
  
  (1) Each scholarship will be renewable annually during the scholarship recipient’s two years years if all criteria are meet
  
  (2) At the end of the first year, the recipient must maintain a 2.5 or better grade point average. During the second year, the student must also carry a minimum of 12 hours and continue to maintain at least a 2.5 or better grade point average
  
  (3) The recipient must ensure that an official transcript is submitted to the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated within 18 days of the end of each semester/term
  
  (4) During each academic year, the recipient will continue to demonstrate qualities of scholastic excellence, leadership and responsible personal behavior
- I hereby certify that:
  
  (1) I will be a full-time student as defined at CPCC
  
  (2) I will use the proceeds of the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship for payment of tuition and required fees, room and board or similar living expenses. I understand that the proceeds from the scholarship will be remitted directly to the college or and that I will provide the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated with the appropriate address to CPCC and student ID.
  
  (3) If I withdraw from CPCC, any remaining funds will be returned to the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated by CPCC
  
  (4) I understand that this scholarship is renewable if my GPA is maintained at a minimum of a 2.5 and I will carry a minimum of 12 hours
  
  (5) I agree to submit a welcome letter from CPCC before being notified of selection as a Charlotte (NC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Scholar
  
  (6) I agree to allow the college or university officials to release transcripts and periodic information regarding my academic progress to the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated
  
  (7) I agree that the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated can use my photo and publish my academic accomplishments as a scholarship recipient
- Application Checklist*
- Enter validation text*
- Signature*
  
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- Date Completed*
  
  MonthDayYear
- If you have any questions throughout the application process, please contact the following Chairpersons of the Scholarship Committee:
  
  Mrs. Terrin Marshall - terrinjones26@gmail.com
  
  Mrs. Jametta Tanner - jammtanner@gmail.com
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