Chapter Officers

Damita R. SaltersPresident

Annette Johnson-HurryVice President of Membership

Jeannie FloydVice President of Programs

Veronica Harrell-JamesRecording Secretary

Andrea Pelt-ThorntonAssistant Recording Secretary

Carol Jackson CurryCorresponding Secretary

Kendle SneadFinancial Secretary

Patricia Glasco WestTreasurer

ParliamentarianMary Rudd Robinson

ChaplainMary W. Allen

Eileen Davis-Jerome, Ed.D.Immediate Past President

Official Mailing AddressPost Office Box 100547

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310

www.linksfortlauderdale.org

Fort Lauderdale (FL) ChapterTHE LINKS, INCORPORATED

(DRAFT)

September-October, 20152015 – 2016 Scholarship Prospective Nominee / Applicant:The Links, Incorporated is an international, not-for-profit corporation, established in 1946. The membership consists of nearly 14,000 professional women of color in 281 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of the Bahamas. It is one of the nation’s oldest and largest volunteer service organizations of extraordinary women who are committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry.

For more than thirty nine years, the Fort Lauderdale Chapter of The Links, Incorporated has recognized the academic achievement, leadership and community involvement of extraordinary high school students in Broward County. Students from minority populations are strongly encouraged to attend.

Historically students in the past who have participated in this program go on to attend a wide range of accredited schools from the nation’s top universities and state colleges to local trade school programs. Many are first generation high school graduates and/or college attendees. This program is open to ALL Broward County High School Seniors in the Class of 2016 who will be eligible for a potential scholarship by attendance to ALL three workshops and submitting a Portfolio as required. See page 3 for additional criteria and details.

The Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated is committed to helping students expand their knowledge and encourage further educational pursuits.

There will be three workshops and White Rose Scholarship Program Finale. The workshops will be on: 1. Orientation and It’s time for College and Career Readiness! 2. Informational Workshop: Portfolio, Broward County has Talent and Dress Rehearsal. 3. Black Lives Matter (available to students in grades 9 th

thru 12th). These workshops will be held on SUNDAY in November 8, 2015, December 13, 2015 and January 10, 2016. Applicants are requested and encouraged to attend all three workshops. All applicants will be notifed of workshops actual dates.TIME: 2:30PM TO 4:30PMPLACE: Old Dillard Museum (754-322-8828) 1009 N.W. 4th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS2015-2016 Scholarship Program applicants must meet the following criteria and requirements to attend workshops:__ Be a Broward County High School Senior in 2015-2016 school term__ Be a resident of Broward County, Florida__ Be enrolled in a Broward County public, private, charter, or parochial School.

Fort Lauderdale (FL) ChapterTHE LINKS, INCORPORATED

2015-2016 Scholarship Program Application Guideline:

The following information is required:1. __ Complete the attached Scholarship Program Application.

Note: Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must review and sign a complete and accurate application.2.__Provide student’s official, sealed, most current high school transcript including cumulative GPA (weighted and unweighted).3.__ Enclose a recent photograph; clear, dressy head shot with a light background.

4.__ Student and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must review and sign the provided Information for Publication Release Form.

5.__ Mail complete application, required forms and documents - postmarked no later than October 31, 2015. Submission of applications may also be brought to the first workshop if not mailed by 10/31 /15. An inaccurate, incomplete, or plagiarized application may result in disqualification.

6. See next page Portfolio Guidelines for High School Seniors graduating in the Class of 2016 and plan to enroll in the Fall of 2016. Portfolios will be due 1/10/16 and/or may be submitted at the meeting or mailed to the address listed below priority-certified mail.

MAILING AND CONTACT INFORMATION FOR ALL SCHOLARSHIP MATERIALS Mail all required items (application and portfolio) listed above to or submit at the meetings:

Fort Lauderdale Chapter, FL The Links, IncorporatedScholarship Application Process and ProgramC/O Scholarship Committee Chair

Post Office Box 100547 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310

Best wishes to you!

Dr. Dierdre Satterwhite WilsonDr. Dierdre Satterwhite WilsonScholarship Committee Chair

Mrs. Darlene Satterwhite HargroveMrs. Darlene Satterwhite HargroveScholarship Committee Co- Chair& the Scholarship Committee

Fort Lauderdale Chapter, The Links, Incorporated

2015-2016 SCHOLARSHIP PARTICIPANT WORKSHOP – PORTIFOLIO PREPARATION

DUE BY JANUARY 10, 2016SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY

FOR CLASS OF 2016 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORSGraduating High School Seniors in the Class of 2016 ENROLLING IN COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL – TRADE SCHOOLS FOR FALL TERM 2016, must attend all three workshops provided by the Scholarship Committed of The Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated and present a PERSONAL PORTFOLIO to be eligible for a possible scholarship. This Portfolio should document your academic, community service, leadership, extracurricular activities, essay, and two (2) letters of recommendation for the Committee to review. See criteria below for submitting a portfolio which does include GPA.

The completion of a portfolio is established by the criteria listed below, in that participants must complete the Portfolio by January 10, 2016. The preferred method in portfolios should be after a workshop meeting, unless other arrangements are made with the Committee. Participants may include pictures, programs, certificates, medals, creative designs and for turning other materials to express their achievement and participation for the categories listed below.

The portfolio must include the following:Portfolio Presentation:

Binder – Folder – Scrapbook etc. Title Page to include honorees name, age, and school. A picture is optional. Page Protectors

Section 1: Academic AchievementA. Documented GPAB. Awards and RecognitionsC. Support documents to explain the importance and magnitude of Academic awards and recognitions.

Section 2. Community ServiceA. Service Hours C. Support DocumentationB. Service Projects D. Verification of Participation

Section 3: LeadershipA. Position HeldB. Accomplishments / ActivitiesC. Documentation

Section 4: Extra Curriculum Activities, Clubs, Other Awards, and Recognitions Section 5: Letter(s) of Recommendation (a minimum of two) from at least the following areas.

A. School OfficialsB. Community LeadersC. Religious Leader

Deadline: January 10, 2016 (Can be submitted prior to this date, but no later than 01/10/2016).Contact person for Portfolios: (Best time to call is in the evenings after 8:00pm) Link Members:Darlene Satterwhite Hargrove 954-629-0235 cell, 954-435-5351 (home) or darsathargrove@ gmail.com Dierdre Satterwhite Wilson (954-432-8861) drsdwil@bellsouth.net

This will include a personal essay as follows: Please INCLUDE ON A SEPARTE SHEET…. How will receiving this Scholarship assist me with furthering my education and career goals?

Minimum 250 words, double-spaced and typewritten (max 12pt font). Supplements or attachments that showcase the student’s talents and achievements are permitted, but will not be

included in the 250 minimum word requirements. Attachment(s) may include copies of awards, letters of commendation, community service hours’ documentation, media coverage, samples, pictures, CDs, DVDs, winning pieces/projects, etc.

Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter-THE LINKS, INCORPORATED

2015-2016 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION

DATE: _____________

DIRECTIONS: The application must be completed by each prospective student participating inthe Scholarship Program. Type or print all information. Paperclip a recent photo (dressy headshot with a light background).

Student Full Name: (First) ___________________________Middle Initial____ (Last) ___________________________ Date of Birth / Age: ________________________Place of Birth: _____________________________________ Email: _______________________________________

Permanent Address: _____________________________________ City and Zip: _____________________________ Phone (H):_______________________________ (C): ____________________________ (W) ____________________ Citizenship Status: ___ U.S. Citizen ___ Permanent Resident ___ F-1 Visa ___ J-1 Visa ___ Other: ____________ High School Name/Address: ________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Cumulative GPA (weighted and unweighted): ________________ Class Rank (if Applicable):__________________ SAT Verbal _______Math ______ Total_______ ACT Read_________ Math _______Comp ________Sci______ Eng____ Parent(s) __or Guardian(s) __ Name(s): _______________________________________________________________ Phone (H) :_____________________( C):_______________________ (W):___________________________________ E-Mail:_________________________________________________________________________________________ Address (if different from student): _________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________

(Please attach additional sheets with your name on it for ANY OF THE FOLLOWING categories, if necessary):

LEADERSHIP List and describe: Organization / Activity (Clubs or Teams), etc. to which you have belonged in high school. Include all leadership positions or offices held, and the significant accomplishments you have achieved: ORGANIZATION / ACTIVITY POSITION HELD / ACCOMPLISHMENT LENGTH OF TIME

Required Headshot

2015-2016 Scholarship Program Application (Continued)

Describe your academic achievements and talents in detail. List all scholastic honors, awards, accomplishments and any community recognition or scholarships achieved during high school:ACADEMIC / AWARD / TALENT ORGANIZATION YEAR

List additional recognitions, awards or special accomplishments you have achieved in High School. Ex: Community Service Hours (Total Hours), The Arts, Athletics, Science /Technology, Public Speaking, Writing, Courage, Work / Family / Life Experiences:

ORGANIZATION / ACTIVITY POSITION HELD / ACCOMPLISHMENT LENGTH OF TIME

State your career goal(s):______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Provide a list of all colleges, universities, vocational, technical or trade schools to which you have applied and/or been accepted. Identify the school you will attend (if known), location of school and estimated tuition cost.Colleges or Universities ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Technical, Vocational, or Trade School _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________

Other ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _______________

Parent/Guardian Signature: ___________________________________ Date: _______________

Fort Lauderdale (FL) ChapterTHE LINKS, INCORPORATED

2015-2016 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

INFORMATION FOR PUBLICATIONRELEASE FORM

I, the undersigned, hereby grant The Links, Incorporated the irrevocable and unrestricted right to use and publish biographical materials, photographs, quotations, and other relevant materials on and about me, or in which I may be included. These materials may be published in Links publications, electronic reproductions (websites), and/or promotional materials or for any other purpose and in any manner or medium.

In addition, I grant my permission to The Links, Incorporated to alter the same without restriction; and to copyright the same in their publications.

I hereby release the photographer and The Links, Incorporated from all claims and liability relating to said photographs and other materials.

This agreement shall be binding upon and insure to the benefit of the parties, their successors, assigns and personal representatives.

Signed this ________________day of ___________________, ____________ (Date) (Month) (Year)

(Print Name) (Print Child’s Name) (Parent/Guardian Signature)

(Address)

(City) (State) (Zip Code) (Email)

Scholarship Committee Chair Mailing Address: The Fort Lauderdale (FL) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

C/O Dr. Dierdre Satterwhite Wilson, Chairperson Post Office Box 100547

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33310

www. linksfortlauderdale .org