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The Triangle Park Chapter of the Links, Inc. is looking for visual artists between the ages of 14 and 22 for two opportunities: (1) to display original pieces at an art showcase in late October/early November in Durham and (2) to submit an application in connection with a Call for Artists. The Call for Artists is an initiative where the organization (committed to enriching, sustaining and ensuring the culture and economic survival of African Americans and other persons of African ancestry) is requesting the submission of art works inspired by the theme “When and Where We Gather.” The winning artist's image, selected from a vision statement and submitted sample, will have his/her image reproduced and sold to benefit Southern Area programming and scholarships for students. They will also receive a stipend for the work completed towards this initiative. To participate in the art show and/or apply for the Call for Artists, interested artists (between the age of 14-22) should contac...

The Gates Scholarship is a highly selective, last-dollar scholarship for exceptional, Pell-eligible, minority, high school seniors. Starting in 2018, the scholarship will be awarded to 300 top student leaders each year with the intent of promoting their academic excellence through college graduation, and providing them the opportunity to reach their full potential. To learn more watch this  video . AWARD Scholars will receive funding for the full cost of  attendance*  that is not already covered by other financial aid and the expected family contribution, as determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or the methodology used by a Scholar’s college or university. *Cost of attendance includes tuition, fees, room, board, books, and transportation, and may include other personal costs. BASIC ELIGIBILITY To apply, students must be: A high school senior From at least one of the following ethnicities: African-American, Ameri...

The 5 th Annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) College Fair will be held in Raleigh, North Carolina, Saturday, September 21, 2019 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM on the campus of Needham Broughton High School in the Holiday Gymnasium. Last year, this FREE College Fair brought over 325 students together to learn about a variety of HBCUs! There will be  workshops and informational sessions on “Paying for College”, “The College Experience” featuring a panel of recent HBCU graduates, and our new program College Admissions Process (CAP).