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DR. MARCELLA MAXWELL & MRS. BETTY KING OBIAJULU SCHOLARSHIP FUND

The Greater New York (NY) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated
A Scholarship for High Achieving High School Women Dedicated to Community Service.

Dr. Marcella Maxwell (1927 – 2024)

As a renowned educator and champion of social justice, Dr. Marcella Maxwell was a dedicated leader in the New York Community. A member of the Greater New York Chapter of the Links Incorporated for more than 40 years, she worked tirelessly to enable seniors to age healthily and gracefully.

Mrs. Betty Obiajulu

A lifelong community organizer, Mrs. Betty Obiajulu continues to empower women of varying ages and professions to thrive. Mrs. Obiajulu is a past Eastern Area Director for the Links Incorporated and has been a member of the Greater New York Chapter since 1973.

The Greater New York (NY) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated.

2024 – 2025 Scholarship Recipients

Taylor Browne-Fandal
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
College/University: Spelman College
Major: Political Science – Pre-Law
Scholarship Awarded: Fall 2024 (Dr. Marcella Maxwell Scholar)

Mariama Diallo
Hometown: New York, New York
College/University: Borough of Manhattan Community College
Major: Health Science – Pre-Nursing
Scholarship Awarded: Fall 2024 (Mrs. Betty King Obiajulu Scholar)

Makenna Turner
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
College/University: University of Maryland College Park
Major: Clinical Psychology
Scholarship Awarded: Fall 2024 (Mrs. Betty King Obiajulu Scholar)

Naomi Nicoleau
Hometown: Queens, New York
College/University: Fashion Institute of Technology
Major: Footwear and Accessories and Design
Scholarship Awarded: Fall 2024 (Dr. Marcella Maxwell Scholar)