2026 Valor Scholarship Application

2026 Valor Scholarship Application

This scholarship is open only to: 1) Current Community HousingWorks (CHW) residents; 2) Must be a high school senior or older; 3) Must be using the funds between July 2026-August 2027). IMPORTANT: Questions #20-22 have a minimum word requirement. Be sure to check your word count before submitting to avoid disqualification. Please complete this form in its entirety. Questions? Please contact CHW staff or valor@chworks.org. We strongly encourage you to use our Valor Scholarship Application Guide as a resource: http://tinyurl.com/CHWvalortips. Information Session: Saturday 3/14 at 10am (Pacific) at https://bit.ly/ValorZoom2026 **DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 19TH AT 11:59PM (Pacific Time)**
1. Name*

First NameLast Name
2. Email*
example@example.com
3. Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
4. CHW Community*
5. Address (if awarded, check will be sent to this address). *

Street Address

Unit #

CityState

Zip Code
6. Date of Birth?*

MonthDayYear
Date/ Fecha
FemaleMaleNon-binaryChoose not to disclose
8. Pronouns She/Her He/Him They/Them Other*
Other Short Text.
HispanicBlack/African AmericanWhite/CaucasianAsian/Pacific IslanderDecline to AnswerOther
Four-year Bachelor’s college degreeTwo-year Associate’s community college degreeGraduate or Master's degreeVocational Training or Trade School CertificateAdult School classesGEDEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) classesOther
YesNo
12. Proof of Enrollment. Please submit a document as proof that you are enrolled in school/program. Document MUST include your name, school/program name, and date. You may also submit via email at valor@chworks.org. Deadline: April 30, 2026. Acceptable documents: Screenshot of your class schedule or transcript. Letter of acceptance may be submitted if you do not have a class schedule or transcript yet, but the proper document (class schedule or transcript must still be submitted for you to receive your check, if selected).

Letter of acceptance may be submitted if you do not have a class schedule or transcript yet, but the proper document (class schedule or transcript) must still be submitted for you to receive your check, if selected. May be emailed to valor@chworks.org.
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13. What is the name of the school and/or program? *
14. What is your major or field of study? *
15. What is your scheduled start date for this upcoming academic year? (must be between July 2026 and August 2027)*
18. The expected completion date for my school/program is:*
16. The tuition/cost for my school or program is:*
17. Additional types of costs to support my school or program include (e.g. transportation, books, supplies, etc.):*
19. Have you been awarded the Valor scholarship previously? Yes No*
If yes, what year(s)? .
The following are the personal statement questions.

We strongly encourage you to use the Valor Scholarship Application Guide as a resource: http://tinyurl.com/CHWvalortips IMPORTANT: Questions #20-22 each have a minimum word requirement of 300 words and maximum requirement of 500. Be sure to check your word count before submitting to avoid disqualification.
20. Please share your professional goals. Who benefits if you succeed, and how does that motivate you? (IMPORTANT requirement: This answer must be a minimum of 300 words and maximum of 500 words).*

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21. If you are selected for this scholarship, how do you plan to use the scholarship money? How will this help you and your family? Be specific. (IMPORTANT requirement: This answer must be a minimum of 300 words and maximum of 500 words).*

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22. At Community HousingWorks (CHW), our values guide our actions, define our mission, and inspire us to create positive change in the communities we serve. Our values (https://chworks.org/about-us/): Service Above Self, Reach for Excellence, Respect People's Dignity & Believe in Their Potential, Do What You Say & Own All That You Do, and Find a Way or Make a New One. Which of these values represents who you are? Please share an example from your own life and be specific. (IMPORTANT requirement: This answer must be a minimum of 300 words and maximum of 500 words).*

0/500
YesNo
24. Please provide a photo of yourself that shows your head and top of the shoulders. Please check lighting and quality of photo. Must be an image file (JPG, JPEG, PNG, or GIF).*

If selected, photo will be used in the recognition ceremony
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2026 Valor Scholarship Application

The following are the personal statement questions.