Through the successful collective efforts of the chapters in the Southern Area during The Links, Incorporated, HBCU Capital Campaign, a total of twenty-five scholars were selected have to receive the Southern Area Servant Leader Scholarship following a rigorous application process. All three of the applicants chosen from New Orleans were Xavier students. 

Representatives The Links, Incorporated and President Verret presented the scholarship checks to Gabriella and Bethani in person on August 16 in celebration of their selection.