2026 CLASS ACT Collegiate Award Application

CLASS ACT Collegiate Award for Scholarship and Service

The Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Selection Criteria
Purpose:

The CLASS ACT Award recognizes a student attending an HBCU for academic achievements and service to the community. Scholarship recipients are selected according to merit on a competitive basis. Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement and a commitment to community service. The scholarship is a one-time award. Only scholarship winners will be contacted by the selection committee.

Merit is demonstrated by past leadership, special talents and aptitudes and school and community involvement.

Criteria:

Applicants must:
- Submit a completed typed application with signature
- Provide proof of full-time enrollment
  - Note: Freshman, Sophmores, and Juniors are eligible to apply
- Submit an official college transcript with a G.P.A of 3.0 on 4.0 scale
- Render on-going consistent (e.g minimum of three months or more/ 20+ hours ) service in the community working with youth, health & human services or the arts
- Submit an electronic head shot (jpg format)
- Submit two letters of recomendation:
  - One letter on letterhead from a college/university professor, adminstrator or other professional staff member
  - One letter on letterhead from a non-profit organization/agency official certifying the applicant completed at least three months/20 hours of consistent service
Guidelines:

The Scholarship recipient will be announced during the spring semester and disbursed the following fall semester.

Amount:

$2,000.00

Deadline:

April 10, 2026

Please note that Heir-o-Links are not eligible

General Information
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail*
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Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Cumulative GPA*
Current Official Transcript*

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Two Letters of Recommendation *

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Headshot*

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Educational Information
College or University*
College or University Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Major/Minor*
Please list organization memberships, positions held, honors, awards, etc:*

0/500
Please list any volunteer work performed while in school:*

0/500

Career Statement
What are your career objectives / goals?

0/200

Personal Statement
Please tell us about your most important achievements in school and in your community. Give a brief description of your hobbies, interests, sports, volunteer work and paid employment, if any. In addition, please describe career objectives, future plans and goals and how the scholarship award will assist you in achieving your goals. (No more than 800 words.)
Statement*

0/800

Certification
I hereby certify that:

(1) I will be a full-time student as defined by my college or university

(2) I will use the proceeds of the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship for payment of books and school supplies

(3) If I withdraw from this college or university, any remaining funds will be returned to the Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated by said college or university

(4) I understand that this scholarship is not renewable

(5) 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

(6) 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*
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Signature*

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Date Completed*

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Contact Information
If you have any questions throughout the application process, please contact the following Chairpersons of the Scholarship Committee:

Mrs. Jametta Tanner - jammtanner@gmail.com

Mrs. Terrin Marshall - terrinjones26@gmail.com
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