Bucks County (PA) Chapter of The Links, Inc. 2026-2027 Scholarship Application

Bucks County (PA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

2026-2027 Scholarship Application

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

March 15, 2026
The Links, Incorporated is an international non-profit organization established in 1946. It consists of over 17,000 professional women of color and has 299 chapters across 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom. As one of the oldest and largest volunteer service organizations, it is dedicated to supporting the culture and economic survival of African Americans and people of African ancestry.

Did you know that the Bucks County (PA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has provided over $500,000 in scholarships to college-bound high school students? This chapter awards scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $4,000 to African American students who demonstrate academic excellence or potential, leadership, community service, and financial need.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Graduate from high school by August 31, 2026.
- Be accepted to a college or vocational-technical institution by June 30, 2026.
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Reside in Bucks County or attend a private secondary school in Bucks County.

PLEASE NOTE ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE FINAL, AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EDIT ANY PART OF THIS APPLICATION AFTER SUBMISSION.
Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Parent(s) Guardian Name:
Gender

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Are you a US citizen?

YesNo
Are you a first generation college student?

YesNo
Are you a member of the Bucks County Links Youth Council?

YesNo
If you answered YES to the above question, please share how the Bucks County Links Youth Council has influenced your life and what leadership skills you have developed.
Are you planning to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU)?

YesNo
College Information
Proposed Major Field of Study
Which college do you plan to attend?
Please list any other colleges or universities you have been accepted to and are considering attending, with no more than three names required.
High School Information
High School Attended
Most recent cumulative GPA
Extracurricular activities in high school, community involvement, volunteer work, honors received, and positions held.
Please provide a list of any awards or honors you have received.
**Work Experience:** Include your employer's name, job title, and the dates of employment.
Please list any other scholarships that you have received.
TEST Scores (SAT/ ACT)
SAT Score
ACT composite (overall) score?
Essay Questions
Essay Question #1 (200 Words Maximum): How has a personal relationship or experience significantly influenced your life?
Essay Question #2 -(200 Words Maximum) Future Plans- Where do you expect to be 10 years from now, and what do you anticipate you will be doing?
Letters of Recommendation
#1-Letter of recommendation - School Counselor or Teacher

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#2-Letter of recommendation - Employer, Pastor, or Youth Group Leader

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Graduation Headshot
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Transcript (required)

Please send transcript to bcpalinksscholarship@gmail.com
Applicant's E-Signature
By signing below, you certify that all the information you provided is accurate and that you are the individual completing this application. After you click the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation acknowledging that we have received your application. Please print this confirmation for your records as proof of your application.

The application is also available on our website at www.buckscountylinks.org.

The Scholarship Committee will review applications, schedule interviews, and make final decisions by May 2026. The Scholarship Celebration will take place during our annual Juneteenth Celebration; the exact date will be determined later.

For any questions, please send all correspondence to Rosalind Williford, Scholarship Chair, at bcpalinksscholarship@gmail.com.

PLEASE NOTE ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE FINAL, AND YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO EDIT ANY PART OF THIS APPLICATION AFTER SUBMISSION.
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2026-2027 Scholarship Application

Personal Data

College Information

High School Information

TEST Scores (SAT/ ACT)

Essay Questions

Letters of Recommendation

Graduation Headshot

Transcript (required)

Applicant's E-Signature