Dear Scholarship Applicant:
Old Dominion (VA) Chapter, The Links Incorporated is an organization of women from Prince
William and other Northern Virginia counties. We are committed to educational, cultural, and civic
activities. We seek to provide programs of various enrichment experiences for those who are
educationally disadvantaged and culturally deprived as well as provide support and encouragement for
talented individuals. To accomplish the latter, we are committed to providing support to the youth of
Prince William County through educational scholarships.
This year, Old Dominion (VA) Chapter will be awarding scholarships in the amounts of $1,250 to $2,500 to deserving students. The scholarships are as follows:
- The Ethel L. Reaves Community Service Leadership Award ($2,500)
- The Willa and George Dumas College Scholarship ($1,500 + $500 Sustaining Scholarship)
- The Fannie W. Fitzgerald Educational Leadership Academic Scholarship Award ($1,250)
- The Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke Distinguished Educator Academic Scholarship Award ($1,250)
- The Historically Black Colleges/Universities (HBCU) Scholarship ($1,250)
Only one application is necessary from each applicant. The scholarship and amount to be
awarded will be based on criteria set by the Scholarship Committee.
Attached you can apply for our college academic scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year using the
auto-fillable form or utilizing our QR Code below. You qualify if you
- are a graduating senior from a Prince William County high school;
- have applied or have been accepted to a four-year college or university;
- have at least at 3.0 grade point average;
- show evidence of potential for success and leadership;
- have good character; and
- show evidence of volunteer/community service.
It should be noted that children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren of members of the Links, Incorporated are ineligible to apply for one of our scholarships. Additionally, if you have received a full scholarship (academic, athletic, or military appointment), you are ineligible.
Your completed application and supportive documents should be submitted by February 24, 2023. Members of the scholarship committee will interview scholarship finalists the week of April 3, 2023 at via zoom or a location to be determined in Prince William County. Scholarship recipients will be notified the week of April 17, 2023.
**Two student zoom informational webinars are available, to receive additional information and answer your questions. Please sign up below for either webinar:
Sunday, January 29, 2023, at 4pm - Registration Link
Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 4pm – Registration Link
If you have questions, you may email me at odcscholarships@outlook.com or reach me by phone at 240-355-1191.
Sincerely,
Johnnetta Davis-Joyce
Scholarship Chair