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Scholarship
Greater Kansas City (MO) Chapter
of The Links, Incorporated
Scholarship Applications
Nationally, only 55% of African American students graduate from high school on time. Of those who do graduate from high school, less than half enter a 4 year college. Currently, only 21% of African American’s 25 years or older have at least a bachelor’s degree.
The Greater Kansas City (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated proudly offers scholarships to African American high school seniors in the Kansas City metropolitan area. For more than 20 years, the Chapter has supported students in their pursuit of higher education, awarding over $550,000 in scholarships to deserving high school and college students.
Students pursuing an undergraduate degree are encouraged to apply and may be eligible for annual renewal opportunities. Students interested in applying must click the link below for application instructions and complete the Scholarship Application process as outlined.
Completed applications and all required supporting documents, including transcripts, official test scores, essay submissions, and letters of recommendation, must be submitted in Word or PDF format to gkclinksscholarship@gmail.com. The 2027 scholarship submission deadline will be announced soon.
The Greater Kansas City (MO) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated remains committed to empowering the next generation of scholars and leaders through educational excellence and opportunity.