Linakis Leaders Scholarship

The John S. and Yorka C. Linakis Leaders Scholarship was created to honor the exceptional community service work of John S. and Yorka C. Linakis, long-time residents of Queens, NY. They were active in a multitude of community, civic, and interfaith organizations. In their honor, the Linakis Leaders Scholarship program has been established to provide yearly scholarships to Queens College students based on merit, commitment, and accomplishment in the betterment of their communities.

Queens College students, with outstanding records of both service and academic performance, are awarded $1,000 in recognition of their exceptional achievements.