Scholarship Application

Please submit all scholarship application materials by the deadline.

The 2026 Scholarship application cycle is now open!

SCHOLARSHIP CRITERIA
- Must be a resident of or attend school in Middlesex, Somerset or Union counties of New Jersey
- Must be in good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 grade point average
- Should have served in a school activity and/or community activity for at least two years
- Should be a high school senior with plans to attend a two-year or four-year college or university
- An official sealed transcript must be submitted via mail to the noted address below

ESSAY REQUIREMENT
200-word double-spaced, 12-point font - Times Roman

Essay Topic - "How will my receiving the Raritan Valley (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated scholarship help me achieve my future goals". Ensure that you have checked your application and essays for any spelling or grammatical errors. Each application is reviewed thoroughly and evaluated on the content as well as the quality of the presentation.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
Three (3) letters of recommendation must be sent directly to info@raritanvalleylinks.org. Letters can be from Teachers, Guidance Counselors, Community Service Director, etc. The letter of recommendation should be a brief statement describing the student's character and motivation toward success.
DEADLINE
The application must be submitted via the online form by April 1, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST. The transcript and letters of recommendation (and paper application if you wish) must be postmarked by April 1,2026 and mailed to the below address. Late/incomplete applications will not be accepted.

Chairperson Scholarship

Raritan Valley (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

P.O. Box 5299

Somerset, NJ 08875

*If you have any questions, please feel free to contact info@raritanvalleylinks.org.

Scholarship Application due April 1, 2026

Personal Information

First name

Last name

Phone

Multi-line address

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

School Name

Parents/Guardians

Mother/Guardian First and Last Name

Mother/Guardian Address

Mother/Guardian Email

Mother/Guardian Phone

Mother/Guardian Occupation

Father/Guardian First and Last Name

Father/Guardian Address

Father/Guardian Email

Father/Guardian Phone

Father/Guardian Occupation

Number of Siblings Living at Home

Number of Siblings Currently in College (excluding self)

Education Background

Name of High School

Address of High School

Country/Region

Address

City

Zip / Postal code

Guidance Counselor Name

Guidance Counselor Phone Number

Guidance Counselor Email

High School Activities & Offices Held

High School (Clubs, organizations, athletics, offices held, awards, etc.)

Community Service (organizations, community activities, church, offices held, awards, etc.)

College Goals and Aspirations

Colleges to Which You Have Applied. Please indicate your top 3.

Colleges to Which You Have Been Accepted

What Majors are you Considering?

What are your career goals and professional aspirations?

What is the date of your high school awards ceremony?

Essay

Essay Topic - "How will my receiving the Raritan Valley (NJ) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated scholarship help me achieve my future goals".

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You have reached the end of the Raritan Valley (NJ) Chapter of The Links Incorporated Scholarship Application! Please review all of your answers for accuracy and submit when completed.
You will receive a confirmation email when we have received your application. We will be in touch if you are selected to move forward to the interview round. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@raritanvalleylinks.org.
Scholarship recipients are required to maintain a 2.5 GPA for each semester/year in which they receive the scholarship award.