The Newport News (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated awards a $2,500 scholarship to a graduating high school female senior within our service areas of Newport News, Williamsburg-James City County, York County, and Gloucester, Virginia. The scholarship is available to a young lady who has demonstrated academic achievement and leadership in her school and community and will matriculate at either an accredited Historically Black College or University(HBCU) degree-granting four-year college or university or an accredited two-year college.
For questions, please contact the Newport News (VA) Chapter Scholarship Chair, Dr. Fanchon Glover at fanchon.glover@gmail.com.
For questions, please contact the Newport News (VA) Chapter Scholarship Chair, Dr. Fanchon Glover at fanchon.glover@gmail.com.
Congratulations to the Newport News (VA) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated 2021 Scholarship Award recipient.
Devyn Rascoe - 2021 Scholarship Recipient. Devyn is a senior at Heritage High School with a 3.87 GPA and ranked 13 out of 213 in her class. Devyn’s leadership and activities are listed below. Upon graduation, Devyn is attending Spelman College.
Tennis Player
Vice-President of DECA
ROTC Drill Team
Cheerleader
Spanish Club
Member of Mayor’s Commission
Part-time work: Starbucks
One recommender writes: “Of all of the excellent qualities, it is her character, integrity, and personal courage that has garnered her the respect of peers and administrators.”
Essay: “Tell us about an idea or an experience you have had that you found intellectually engaging.”
Devyn spoke of her experience with a Mock Trial competition where she was mentored by local judges and was given the opportunity to serve as a defense attorney. This led her to narrow down her desire for a career path in the field of law.
Tennis Player
Vice-President of DECA
ROTC Drill Team
Cheerleader
Spanish Club
Member of Mayor’s Commission
Part-time work: Starbucks
One recommender writes: “Of all of the excellent qualities, it is her character, integrity, and personal courage that has garnered her the respect of peers and administrators.”
Essay: “Tell us about an idea or an experience you have had that you found intellectually engaging.”
Devyn spoke of her experience with a Mock Trial competition where she was mentored by local judges and was given the opportunity to serve as a defense attorney. This led her to narrow down her desire for a career path in the field of law.
