Los Angeles Chapter of the Links Scholarship

With preference to African American students with financial need, leadership qualities and a demonstrated commitment to community service, the Los Angeles Chapter of the Links Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship was established in 2000 to support UCLA College undergraduates.

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Applicant must have a grade point average of 3.0 or above.
  • Applicant must submit an essay of at least 500 words, subject of which will be: “How will you use your education to improve the quality of life in your community?”
  • Applicants must agree to attend one Link meeting and/or one Link function (function fee to be paid by the Links) to be determined by the Links each year.

Award
$2500 award -- not renewable; notification by May 23, 2025
Deadline
01/24/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Relationship to African American Communities
    • Do you consider yourself an African American student?
    • How would you (briefly) describe your relationship to any African American communities, large or small, geographic or otherwise? Please describe any activities or involvements that you consider most relevant. If you do not consider yourself an African American student, please write 'not applicable.'
  2. Have you filed the FAFSA or Dream Act Application?
  3. Do you have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater at your current institution?
  4. How will you use your education to improve the quality of life in your community?
  5. Should I receive the Los Angeles Chapter of the Links Scholarship, I hereby agree to attend one Link meeting and/or one Link function (function fee to be paid by the Links), to be determined by the Links, each year that I hold the scholarship.
  6. Please upload a current resume that focuses on your key leadership and community service experiences.
  7. Please write a 150-word bio in third person that summarizes your key leadership qualities and accomplishments, as well as your level of commitment to, and key achievements in, community service. Please also include a brief statement of current career goals.
  8. LETTER OF REFERENCE: Please provide the name and email of someone (not a peer or family member) who will provide a letter of reference on your behalf that speaks to your leadership qualities and consistent commitment to community service. If the recommender can also speak to your activities or involvements related to any African American communities, that would be a plus, though not necessary. Be sure to obtain permission from your recommender before submitting their name and email address. Your recommender will automatically receive a link prompting them to upload the recommendation via the UCLA Scholarship Portal. In case of issues, please contact Mac Harris of the UCLA Center for Scholarships and Scholar Enrichment at mharris@college.ucla.edu.
  9. Please provide the best cell phone number (nine digits with no dashes, spaces or parentheses) for the UCLA Center for Scholarships & Scholar Enrichment to contact you regarding your scholarship if necessary.
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