2025 Road to Success Scholarship Application

The goal of this scholarship is to provide $5,000 per year in educational assistance to a full-time HBCU student. When possible, the scholarship prioritizes students who have experienced foster care or have faced housing insecurity as defined by the Federal Government.

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 and GPA

Additionally, the scholarship recipient must:

(1) Be a full-time student at an HBCU

(2) Have a minimum grade point average of 3.0

(3) Be available during April for an interview with the Charlotte Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship Committee

Please note that Heir-o-Links are not eligible

Deadline has been extended to April 18, 2025
Road to Success Scholarship Application

The Charlotte (NC) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

Selection Criteria

General Information
Full Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast NameSuffix
Address*

Street Address

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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
Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Major/Minor*
Please list any school activities including positions held, honors or awards:*

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Please list any volunteer work performed while in school:*

0/500

Career Statement
What are your career objectives / goals?

0/200

Personal Statement
In a narrative of no more than 800 words, please respond to the following:

(1) How will this scholarship make a difference for you?

(2) Who has been your biggest influence or inspiration and why?

(3) Tell us about a contribution that you have made to the community.
Statement*

0/800

Certification

Selection Conditions
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) 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

(2) 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

(3) 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 am a full-time HBCU student

(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 university and that I will provide the Charlotte Chapter of The Links, Incorporated with the appropriate address and student ID.

(3) If I withdraw from Johnson C. Smith University, any remaining funds will be returned to the Charlotte Chapter of The Links, Incorporated by said college or university

(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 allow Johnson C. Smith 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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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. Terrin Marshall - terrinjones26@gmail.com

Mrs. Jametta Tanner - jammtanner@gmail.com
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