2026 Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

February 2026

Dear Applicant,

The Newport News (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated will award a $2500 scholarship to a graduating high school senior within our service areas which include Newport News, Williamsburg-James City County, York County, and Gloucester, Virginia. The scholarship is available to a student who has demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in school and community. The student will matriculate at either an accredited Historically Black College or University (HBCU) degree-granting four-year college/university or two year college.

The recipient will receive the full award over a two-year payout in amounts at the committee's discretion. The student must be enrolled full-time. The recipient must remain in good standing with the college or university and provide proof of enrollment to receive each monetary installment. Checks will be distributed over two years upon receipt of enrollment documentation.

The Links, Incorporated was established in 1946 and has a current membership of over 17,000 professional women of color in 299 chapters located in the United States, including the District of Columbia, the United Kingdom, and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. It is one of the nation's oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who have documented over 1 million service hours annually and are committed to enriching, sustaining, and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.

To apply for the Chapter's scholarship, the enclosed 2026 Scholarship Application Form must be completed and submitted by April 3rd, 2026. This electronic application link can also be found on the Chapter's website at www.newportnewslinks.org. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We look forward to receiving your application and wish you well as you complete your senior year.

For questions, please contact your School Counselor or the Newport News (VA) Chapter Scholarship Chair, Mrs. Katherine Brown at (757) 508-3948 or kblinks2022@gmail.com.

Sincerely,

Scholarship Committee

Newport News (VA) Chapter The Links, Incorporated

PO Box 1121

Newport News, VA 23601
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION FORM - 2026
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- I. VISION ALIGNMENT Please describe how you feel receiving the scholarship will help you accomplish your educational and personal goals. *
- II. VISION ALIGNMENT Do you see yourself as a future chapter member an organization like The Links, Incorporated after college graduation? If so, please name the specific community organizations you hope to join during your career and why.*
- III. VISION ALIGNMENT Take a moment to browse the programs section (https://linksinc.org/programs/) of the organization website. If you were a future chapter member, what areas of the community do you see yourself aligning with when considering the mission and facets of The Links, Incorporated? *
- IV. VISION ALIGNMENT Have you contributed to your specific community? Please describe the impact and importance of the community that you serve. Do you have plans to continue to serve in college? Beyond? *
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  1. Think of a time you were in a situation—whether in a classroom, a club, or a group of friends—where your opinion or background was different from everyone else’s. How did you find the courage to share your perspective or stand up for someone else? What did that moment teach you about why we need different 'voices at the table' to solve problems?
  
  2. Identity is like a puzzle made of many pieces, such as your race, your family’s background, your gender, or your personal beliefs. Pick two pieces of your 'identity puzzle' and explain how they work together. How has the combination of these traits shaped your experience in education, and how does this make the perspective you bring to college different from everyone else’s?
  
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  4. Every leader is a product of their community. Tell us about the geographic, cultural, or academic community that has most influenced who you are today. As you look toward college and your career, how will your success help 'pay it forward' and open doors for others who share your background or face similar challenges?
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SCHOLARSHIP AWARD APPLICATION FORM - 2026