2026 Delta Youth Tank Video Pitch Submission Portal

Delta Sigma Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated
Jacksonville (FL) Alumnae Chapter
Economic Development Committee

Presents:

2026 Registration & Application
Welcome to the 3rd Delta Youth Tank Business Pitch Competition application. Please read the Guidelines carefully to ensure your application meets all requirements. Applications are open now and will be due by 11:59 p.m. on January 31st, 2026.

The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated is proud to launch the 3rd Delta Youth Tank Business Pitch Competition for aspiring and existing female student-entrepreneurs. This initiative allows young entrepreneurs to compete for a chance to win monetary awards to promote and implement their business plan. The premise is to identify young, innovative, female entrepreneurs with breakthrough ideas to advance black-owned and woman-owned small businesses.

Please read this information carefully and thoroughly to complete the registration and application submission process. If you have any questions, please email dstjaxeconomicdevelopment@gmail.com

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to participate in the program:
- Must be an African-American female
- Must be in Grades 6-12 and attend a Middle or High school (public, private, or charter) in Duval or Nassau County at the end of the 2025-2026 academic school year
- Or, must be a college student (between the age 18-22) currently enrolled at a college/university in Duval or Nassau County at the end of the 2025/2026 academic school year
- Business cannot be part of a parent company or franchise
*** Event contingent upon meeting the required minimum number of participants. Competition may be modified or conceited if minimum not met.

THE DELTA YOUTH TANK COMPETITION REGISTRATION

Sponsors have been identified for this competition to evaluate Delta Youth Tank competitors and their business plans and presentations. Participants must pitch their business concepts, products and services to a select panel with a chance to win funds to promote and implement their business plan.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

COMPETITION RULES & REQUIREMENTS

Applicant must adhere to the following rules to maintain eligibility in the program:
- Applicants must fully complete the application, providing all required information by the December 31, 2025 deadline.
- Participants must upload a video recording of their business pitch.
- The video pitch must be at least 90 seconds and cannot exceed 5 minutes.
- Participants must not record or include any other individuals in their video.
- Participants must be respectful and refrain from using any foul or inappropriate language.
- Participants should be dressed professionally (or appropriate for their business idea).
- Participants under the age of 18 will require parental consent.
- Participants under the age of 18 and Parent/Guardian must sign the attached Dependent Acknowledgement Waiver and Media Waiver.
PRIZES

The Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated will recognize competition winners with cash awards funded by participating sponsors including the May Week committee. All monetary awards will be made payable to the winning participants.

JUDGES

The participants will be judged by a mix of entrepreneurs, philanthropists, venture capitalists and financial officers. Judges are asked to evaluate the virtual pitch videos and in-person pitch competition based upon their potential to become a viable venture and will focus on the plan or idea, its potential for value creation, and the likelihood of achieving success based upon the applicant’s business concept and presentation.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The judges will be given a standard scoring sheet to evaluate the applicant’s virtual video pitch. Click Here for the Applicant Scoring Rubric.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Gender*
Ethnicity*
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
E-mail*
example@example.com
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant Cell Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Preferred method of communication*
Parent/Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Cell Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Email
example@example.com
Is your parent/guardian a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.?*
Parent/Guardian preferred method of communication
School Name*
Are you a current enrolled student for the 2025/2026 academic year? *
Grade Level*
BUSINESS INFORMATION SECTION
Business Name. *
Please provide the name of your business idea/name. If you do not have a name yet please think of one to provide.
Business Concept. *
Briefly describe your business idea or your business idea.
Business Industry*
Select the industry sector your business would best fit under.
What inspired you to create this business idea?*
Who is your target audience or ideal customer?*
What makes your business idea unique compared to others?*
What problem does your business solve?*
How do you hope your business will impact your community?*
Why would you like to be selected to participate in this competition?*
DISCLOSURESAND SIGNATURES

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND SIGN BELOW: The information provided in my application packet is, to the best of my knowledge, complete and accurate. I understand that any false statements in this application may disqualify me from consideration of the scholarship award(s). I also understand and agree that any and all information submitted as part of this application packet will become property of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and will be kept confidential. By signing below, I agree to accept the decision of the Sorority.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Signature*

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By signing above, I acknowledge that I have read and understand all statements and conditions in this application.
PARTICIPATION WAIVER (for applicants under the age of 18)

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND SIGN BELOW: I am the parent/guardian of the above-referenced applicant who is under 18 years of age. I have read the. Eligibility Requirements and Competition Rules and am aware of the activities that take place during the registration and application process as well as during the pitch preparation and submission period and hereby give consent for the applicant to participate in the Delta Youth Tank Business Pitch Competition and assume all risks and hazards incidental to the Delta Youth Tank Business Pitch Competition. I am responsible for the supervision of the applicant during her participation in the Delta Youth Tank Business Pitch Competition.
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Signature*

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By signing above, I am indicating that I have read and understand the foregoing information.
MEDIA WAIVER

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS AND SIGN BELOW: I, agree that I am over the age of 18, or the parent/guardian of the above-referenced applicant consent to the release of photographs, videos, audio and other related recorded materials captured during the Delta Youth Tank Business Pitch Competition. Such materials shall remain the sole property of the Jacksonville Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and shall not be sold to any entity.
18+ older Applicant or Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
18+ older Applicant or Parent/Guardian Signature*

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By signing above, I am indicating that I have read and understand the foregoing information.
Need Help?
If you have any questions or need assistance with the submission process, please contact the Economic Development Committee at dstjaxeconomicdevelopment@gmail.com.
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BUSINESS INFORMATION SECTION

DISCLOSURESAND SIGNATURES

PARTICIPATION WAIVER (for applicants under the age of 18)

MEDIA WAIVER