More Than Conquerors Scholarship Application

MORE THAN CONQUERORS Scholarship Application Form

Open dates: February 2, 2026 - April 20, 2026 (11:59 pm EST) AWARD AMOUNT: $1000
AWARD AMOUNT: $1000

The More Than Conquerors Scholarship celebrates young Destiny Designers who are ready to carve their path in the world of art, creativity, and purpose. Rooted in Biblical principles and powered by the belief that every gift matters, this scholarship supports high school graduates stepping into accredited trade schools, 2-year colleges, or 4-year universities to study the arts.Whether your craft is painting, poetry, design, theater, music, film, or other creative expressions—this scholarship is designed to help you rise above obstacles and walk confidently into your God-given destiny. As Romans 8:37 declares, “We are more than conquerors”— and this fund exists to champion students who dare to dream beyond the ordinary.
Eligibility Includes:
- Must be a current-year high school graduate
- Must be accepted to an accredited trade school, 2-year, or 4-year college/university majoring in an arts-related field
- Each Destiny Designer must submit a completed application with a 250 word essay
Application process

Requirements

Locality - If you are a 2026 high school senior living in and graduating from schools in PA counties: Berks, Bucks Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia; NJ counties: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Salem; you’re invited and encouraged to apply for this scholarship.

Essay - All applicants must submit an online application with an essay on or before the April 20, 2026, 11:59pm EST deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted nor will applications be accepted without the required 250 word essay. Your essay should be 250 words double spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font. Your essay should provide a brief biographical sketch (i.e. who are you), career goals and specifically address these questions: Why did you select the creative arts field you chose? How do you see it positively impacting the community and the world around us? Focus on what makes you uniquely stand out for scholarship consideration.

Recommendation letters - Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (not from relatives) are required.

First letter must be from a school official (i.e. Principal, Counselor, Teacher, Advisor, Dean, etc.)
Second letter must be from an adult in the community who knows you well (i.e. Coach, Instructor, Employer, Pastor, etc.).

Each letter must include the information below and answer questions about the Destiny Designers character & values, integrity in action, and trustworthiness & leadership. (Please see instructions link for more details)

Current GPA - Please provide your current overall GPA. Please note we will require documention to be provided by your high school.

Decision Process - Scholarship award will be based on the essay content, GPA, and letters of recommendation. Notable achievements and artistic community involvement will also be taken into consideration.

The Recipient will be notified by email or phone by June 2, 2026. If selected recipient does not respond to this notification within five (5) business days, the award will be forfeited.

Important Note:

The submission of this application does NOT automatically result in that award of the scholarship. This is a competitive process.

All applications must be fully completed and contain accurate information; applications that are incomplete or include fraudulent or forged information will not be considered. Carefully read and follow the instructions in the link below before submitting your application to be considered.
If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email *
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What STATE and COUNTY do you live in?
Example: PA - Chester or NJ - Burlington
Optional Information

Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for college scholarship awards. However, providing this information may increase your opportunities for scholarships where donors have asked that priority consideration be given to students meeting certain demographic criteria (such as minority status, parent's place of employment, area of study, etc.)
MaleFemale
YesNo
II. High School Information

Provide the name and address of your high school
High School Attending*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
High School activities, community activities, volunteer work, employment, honors, awards, offices held.
Current GPA
Unofficial transcripts should be provided in the file upload box below
Please indicate your high school graduation date*

MonthDayYear
Date
III. Trade School, College, or University Information

Provide the name and address of the school you are planning to attend
Name of trade school, college, or university*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Art major*
Please indicate which art major or area you will be studying.
YesNo
YesNo
YesNo
Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, my parents or grandparents have attended college.
IV. Recommendation letters
Two (2) signed letters of recommendation (not from relatives) are required. Make sure the letters include your name AND the full name, title, daytime phone number, and email address of the recommender. Please also make sure the letters are signed and dated by the recommender.

If letters are determined to be fraudulent or forged, the application will be disqualified from consideration.
- First letter must be from a school official (i.e. Principal, Counselor, Teacher, Advisor, Dean, etc.)
- Second letter must be from a community adult who knows you well (i.e. Coach, Instructor, Employer, Pastor, etc.)
Please type in the name, email address, and phone number of your two recommenders and upload the letters in the file upload box below.
Name of 1st recommender*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Name of 2nd recommender*
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
V. Essay
Your essay should be 250 words double spaced, Times New Roman, 12-point font. Your essay should provide a brief biographical sketch (i.e. who are you), career goals and specifically address these questions: Why did you select the creative arts field you chose? How do you see it positively impacting the community and the world around us? Focus on what makes you uniquely stand out for scholarship consideration.
File Upload*

Please upload all requested documents to complete your application. Please see instructions link for your checklist.
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VI. Applicant's E-Signature
The entire completed scholarship application package must be received by VWQL Foundation no later than April 20, 2026, 11:59p.m. EST. Application packages that are incomplete or received after this date/time will not be considered.

By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.
Signature*
VWQL Foundation is committed to equal opportunity in education. The Foundation does not discriminate with the eligibility for any scholarship on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, marital status, or any other protected class.

Step forward. Stand tall. Conquer creatively.
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MORE THAN CONQUERORS Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Data

II. High School Information

III. Trade School, College, or University Information

IV. Recommendation letters

V. Essay

VI. Applicant's E-Signature