Greetings from the Greater Denton County (TX) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated,

With immense pleasure, we announce our 2026 Growing and Empowering Minds for Success (GEMS) Scholarships for African American high school seniors graduating in the spring of 2026.

The Links, Incorporated, is an international, not for profit corporation based in Washington, DC.  Established in 1946, with a membership consisting of more than 17,000 professional women of color in 299 chapters located in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, and the United Kingdom, The Links, Incorporated is committed to equipping students of color with the skills to compete and excel in a global workforce. The Greater Denton County (TX) Chapter is composed of African American women who serve as corporate and non-profit leaders in business, medicine, law, and other fields. Established in 2018, the GEMS Scholarship reflects our commitment to reaching back and providing the hand of friendship to young people in our community planning to attend a four-year college or university.

The 2026 GEMS Scholarship targets African American high school seniors who attend school in Denton County or reside in Denton County, Texas. Students must be accepted to a four-year college or university and plan to pursue a degree in an applicable field of study, depending on scholarship application selection. The scholarship requirements and application are attached and must be submitted before Monday, February 9, 2026. We are requesting that you share this fantastic opportunity with qualified students. We look forward to partnering with you in the future as we work to serve the Greater Denton County community.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Laura Hayes at 214-250-9930 or Deardra Whigham at 214-729-1799 or LHayes@TheLearningBridge.net.

Click here to access the scholarship application.

Thank you in advance for your participation.