Scholarship

The Links, Incorporated is a national organization of African American women who have united for community service and leadership since 1946. The Dallas (TX) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, was founded in 1957. Since 1975, to encourage college attendance, the Dallas (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has awarded approximately $503,000 in scholarships to 501 graduating seniors, who are Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color, who have demonstrated financial need and superior academic achievement. The Links, Incorporated, scholarship is open to graduating seniors who meet the criteria listed below. There will be one (1) first place scholarship award in the amount of $5,000.00. Other scholarships of lesser amounts may be awarded. The first-place scholarship, as well as any additional scholarships (if awarded); will be sent directly to the college upon verification of enrollment. The Links, Incorporated semi-finalist scholarship Zoom (virtual) interviews will be held in April of 2026. The Links, Incorporated, scholarship awards will be presented during a reception and ceremony at a location to be determined.

First-Time Student Scholarship Recipients must:

Be a BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color) senior, graduating at the end of the 2025-2026 school year from a high school within Dallas County.
Have applied or been accepted to a four-year college or university at the time of scholarship application.
Have a cumulative 2.75/4.0 or 80 or higher-Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of application.
Be able to demonstrate a significant amount of community service.
Be able to demonstrate financial need via the scholarship application.
Be available for an interview with the Scholarship Committee if selected as a semi-finalist.
Scholarships will be awarded to students who provide evidence of admission to a four-year college or university during the 2026-2027 academic year. Funds will be sent directly to the college/university once documentation is received.
Recipients are required to submit instructions (electronic is preferred) for remitting scholarship funds to their respective universities by December 31, 2026. If instructions are not received by this deadline, the scholarship may be withdrawn.

The Continuing Educations Scholarship Recipient must:

1. Must be a 2023 through 2025 graduating senior, awarded a scholarship by The Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and currently enrolled in a four-year college.
2. Have a cumulative 3.0 or higher-Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of application.
3. Be able to demonstrate financial need via the scholarship application.

The Carol Alleyne ARTS Scholarship

The Carol Alleyne ARTS Scholarship was established in 2024 in honor of Carol Alleyne’s lifelong love of the ARTS, and her passion for the Dallas Links STEAM Academy. One $500 scholarship will be awarded each year to a deserving STEAM Academy Senior Scholar.

Senior STEAM Academy Scholars: To be considered, please share in an essay of 250-350 words, how you will continue to embrace the arts in your life and your community, as you grow into adulthood. Essays must be submitted to the Scholarship Chair, Cynthia Arterbery, at carter1071@aol.com, on or before March 6, 2026.

The Eddie Bernice Johnson STEAM Academy Scholarship

The Eddie Bernice Johnson STEAM Academy Scholarships were established in 2023, with the first group of scholarships awarded in 2024 to deserving STEAM Academy Senior Scholars. The Scholarships serve as a legacy and tribute to The Honorable Eddie Bernice Johnson for her service as the first African American and first woman Chair of the House Space, Science and Technology Committee, and for her dedication to the success of the Dallas Links STEAM Academy. Every deserving STEAM Academy Senior Scholar is eligible to receive a scholarship.

Senior STEAM Academy Scholars: To be considered, please share in an essay of 400-650 words, how your experiences in the STEAM Academy have helped shape your life and informed your decisions on college and your future career path. Essays must be submitted to the Scholarship Chair, Cynthia Arterbery, at carter1071@aol.com, on or before March 6, 2026.

The Fannie C. Smith Continuing Scholarship Application

Since 1975, The Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has made higher education a program priority. We are offering the Fannie C. Smith Continuing Scholarship, which was established in 2021. Recipients who are currently enrolled in a four-year university and who were previously awarded by The Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated are eligible. The student can apply during their freshman, sophomore, and junior years in college. The Fannie C. Smith Continuing Scholarship awards will be announced during a reception and ceremony during the Spring of 2026. Awards will range from $1,000 to $5,000.9

Submit a completed application by March 6, 2026.
Submit an official grade transcript with the completed application.
Submit two standard letters of recommendation.

The application is due by March 6, 2026.

Semi-finalists will be selected and notified via email for mandatory Zoom (virtual) interviews, which will be conducted in April of 2026

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY Friday, March 6, 2026, at 11:59pm CST.

Important Dates to Note:

Saturday, April XX, 2026 – Semifinalist emails sent.

Saturday, April XX and Sunday April XX 2026 – Mandatory Zoom (virtual) Interviews for semi-finalists.

Monday, April XX, 2026 – Decision letters emailed to scholarship recipients.

Sunday, May XX, 2026 – In-person scholarship reception, finalists must attend.

Please contact Cynthia Arterbery at carter1071@aol.com if you have any questions.

Name *

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Confirm Residency Status (You must be a resident of Dallas County to be eligible for this scholarship) *

I attest that I am a resident of Dallas County, Texas

Address *

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Zip Code

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Cell Phone *

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Current High School *

Current GPA *

SAT Score *

ACT Score

(if available)

COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY YOU PLAN TO ATTEND IN FALL 2026

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Address

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Family Status

Mother/Guardian’s Name *

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Mother/Guardian’s Occupation *

Mother/Guardian’s Phone *

Mother/Guardian’s Cell Phone *

Father/Guardian’s Name

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Father/Guardian’s Cell Phone

With whom do you live? Name *

Relationship *

Including yourself, number of children in your home

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Number currently in college

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Are you eligible for a Pell Grant? *

What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from your FAFSA application? *

Family Annual Income *

Do you expect to work while attending college? *

What other scholarships have you applied for? *

Extracurricular, Personal and Volunteer Activities

List any school-related organizations/activities in which you are or have been involved: *

List your organizations, position, description of the activity, and hours per week of involvement.

List any school or community awards or honors you have received. *

List each, a description, the level, and number of years of involvement.

List any volunteer or other community activity involvement outside of school during high school. Include religious activities, charitable organizations, clubs, etc. *

List the type of work, your role, and hours per week (12000 maximum characters)

List any work activities you’ve been paid to perform: *

List the job, your title, description, hours per week, and dates of employment.

Describe any personal accomplishments, experiences or aspect of your background that you believe allowed you to grow into the person you are today. You may use your Common Application essay here. *

Briefly describe any special circumstances of which the scholarship committee should be aware, if any. *

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APPLICANT STATEMENT

I declare that my responses on the application were completed accurately and honestly, to the best of my knowledge.

The applicant and the applicant’s guardian agree that the information submitted in connection with this Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Scholarship Application may be reviewed by the members of The Links, Incorporated and its Dallas Chapter for the purpose of evaluation for a scholarship award.

By typing your name below, you are signing this application electronically. You agree that your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application.

Do you understand and agree to the terms listed above? *

Yes, I understand and agree to the terms listed above.

Signature *

Date *

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY Friday, March 6, 2025, at 11:59pm CST.

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Name *

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Last

Address *

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Email *

Cell Phone *

Phone

Gender

COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY YOU ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING

Name *

Address

Address Line 1

City

State

Major *

Current GPA *

Family Status

Mother/Guardian’s Name *

First

Last

Mother/Guardian’s Occupation *

Mother/Guardian’s Phone *

Mother/Guardian’s Cell Phone *

Father/Guardian’s Name

First

Last

Father/Guardian’s Occupation

Father/Guardian’s Phone

Father/Guardian’s Cell Phone

Including yourself, number of children in your home

Selected Value: 0

Number currently in college

Selected Value: 0

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Are you receiving financial aid for the 2025-2026 year? *

What is the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) from your FAFSA application? *

Family Annual Income *

Are you working while attending college? *

What other scholarships have you applied for? *

Extracurricular, Personal and Volunteer Activities

List any university and community awards or honors you have received. (Award, Organization and Year) *

List each, a description, the level, and number of years of involvement.

List any university-related organizations/activities in which you are or have been involved: (Organization/Activity, position held, and length of time). *

List your organizations, position, description of the activity, and hours per week of involvement.

Briefly describe any special circumstances of which the scholarship committee should be aware, if any. *

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APPLICANT STATEMENT

I declare that my responses on the application were completed accurately and honestly, to the best of my knowledge.

The applicant and the applicant’s guardian agree that the information submitted in connection with this Dallas Chapter of The Links, Incorporated Continuing Education Scholarship Application may be reviewed by the members of The Links, Incorporated and its Dallas Chapter for the purpose of evaluation for a scholarship award.

By typing your name below, you are signing this application electronically. You agree that your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature on this application.

Do you understand and agree to the terms listed above? *

Yes, I understand and agree to the terms listed above.

Signature *

Date *

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED BY Sunday, February 20, 2026, at 11:59pm CST.

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