Background
The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. Queen City (OH) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated was chartered in 2005. The chapter has granted scholarships since 2006. Annual scholarships were awarded to exceptional young women in the Princeton City (OH) or Winton Woods (OH) School Districts. Applicants must have demonstrated academic excellence, commitment to community service, and a devotion to personal achievement. Scholarship award $1,000.

Submission Process
You may write or use a computer to complete the application. If you complete the application via computer, signatures must be scanned in and the document must be emailed to scholarship@queencitylinksinc.org by 11:59 PM on March 4, 2022. You may also print the application and complete it using a black ballpoint pen.

Qualifications
To qualify for an Achievement Award, an application must be submitted and the applicant must meet the following guidelines:
• Females of the African Diaspora graduating seniors Mt. Healthy, North College Hill, Princeton High School, Winton Woods High School and Nouveau Chamber Players.
• Accepted (or a statement indicating the status of the application) into an accredited university or college.
• Demonstrated exemplary community leadership and service.
• Achieved a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 or higher.
• Validated high school transcript with an official seal confirmed by school official responsible for issuing the transcript or sent from the school official's email address. The official transcript must include both the weighted and unweighted GPA.
• Two letters of recommendations are required. One letter MUST BE written by a counselor, principal or teacher. The other letter MUST BE written by a representative of a community or religious organization where the applicant has volunteered. ALL letters must be signed by the writers.

SCHOLARSHIP INTERVIEW
A personal interview is a part of the application process. These interviews will be held March 21, 2022 through March 25, 2022. Applicants will be contacted by phone and emailed with a specific appointment date and time. Application questions should be directed to Kandi Staples at  scholarship@queencitylinksinc.org.