The Celebration of Excellence: April 18th, 2021 at 3pm
The Celebration of Excellence identifies and acknowledges high school seniors who have achieved academic excellence.The Oakland Bay Area Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, is a national volunteer service organization of concerned and committed women, primarily of African-American descent who work to enhance the quality of life in our larger communities. The organization strives to contribute to the formulation of a positive, productive and culturally diverse society, through our focuses on education, cultural enrichment, health and wellness, and civic involvement. We especially encourage students who self-identify as Black or African-American to apply. The scholarship award will be $2000.00.
The eligibility requirements are:
- High school senior, graduating in May/June 2021
- A minimum cumulative Weighted GPA of 3.4
- Show an active participation in school and community
- Show demonstrated leadership skills
- Provide a commitment to attend and graduate from a four-year college or university
The application deadline ended on March 9th, 2021.