Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Scholarship

Deadline: March 24th, 2023

Scholarship Value: $500

Awards available: 9


     The Southern Maryland Chain (MD) Chapter will be awarding nine academic scholarships $500.00 each, to graduating high school seniors who reside in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties. Each graduating senior must plan to attend a College or University on a full-time basis in the year of graduation. Scholarships will be awarded for academic achievement, high school activities (past school year), and the applicant’s ability to effectively articulate thoughts and ideas both orally and in writing. 

Application Requirements: 

  • Must be a graduating high school senior 
  • Must reside in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s Counties.
  • Planning on attending college on a full-time basis in the year of graduation
  • A completed computer generated or typed application.
  • Two signed letters of recommendation

     All letters should be typed and addressed to Southern Maryland Chain Scholarship Committee, and include the following information:
-Name and occupation of reference
-Name of the applicant and relationship
-Length of time that the reference has known the applicant
-Detailed description regarding why the applicant should be awarded the scholarship
  • An official high school transcript with the registrar’s signature stamped across the seal.
  • Verification of acceptance and confirmation for admission into a College or university
  • A minimum 2 ½” by 3 ½” wallet size school photograph (.jpeg or .png)
(school ID photos and passport photos will not be accepted). 
  • A 500-word maximum essay on the following topic.
In 500 words explain, what are your career plans after graduation? Why did you choose this path; who, if anyone has inspired you; and how will you give back to your community upon
accomplishing your goals?
(The essay must be computer generated or typed, double space, single side, on 8 ½” x 11” paper.)


(If selected, the candidate will be required to attend a zoom interview during the week of April 17-21, 2023.)

The link to this application can be found here!

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