Farwest "Building Skyward By Far Vision" Scholarship

Farwest Region “Building Skyward By Far Vision” Scholarship

In partnership with the Farwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and the Julia Banks Williams Delta Associates Foundation, these scholarships are designed to expand access to higher education, uplift students at critical transition points, and recognize academic achievement, leadership, resilience, and service among high school students and collegiate members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The application deadline for high school students is March 31, 2026, and the deadline for collegiate members is June 30, 2026. Amount: Varies
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
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Gender*

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Address*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Are you either (a) currently enrolled as a high school student, or (b) a collegiate member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with at least one full academic year remaining in college?

Yes — I am currently enrolled as a high school studentYes — I am a collegiate member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with at least one full academic year remaining in collegeNo — I do not meet either eligibility requirement

ELIGIBILITY SCREENER QUESTIONS
Do you have a permanent home address in one of these locations?*
What is your current cumulative GPA?*

For High School Students
Name of High School*
Student ID *
Have you been accepted to an accredited college or university for 2026-2027?*
Awards & Honors
Please list any awards, honors, or recognitions you have received (academic, leadership, community, or professional). For each entry, include the name of the award, awarding organization, and date received.
Community Service & Volunteer Activities
Please list your community service or volunteer activities. For each activity, include the organization name, your role, start and end dates, and the average number of hours served per month. If the activity was a one-time service project, please note the date.
Leadership Roles
Please list any leadership roles you have held (school, community, faith-based, professional, or civic). For each role, include the organization name, title/role, and dates of service.
Clubs & Organizations
Please list any clubs, organizations, or associations in which you are currently involved or have participated. Include the organization name, level of involvement (member, officer, committee member, etc.), and dates of participation.
Employment History
Please list your current and/or previous employment. For each position, include the employer name, job title, and dates of employment.
Is your household income $150,000 for less?*
High School Transcript upload*

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Please upload a professional or well lit headshot. The photo should clearly show your face against a simple background. School portraits or high quality phone photos are acceptable. *

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Please use the Sponsorship Form located at the end of this packet to obtain the required signature from the Chapter President in your service area.

Applicants must secure a Chapter Sponsorship Letter from the chapter nearest to where they reside. The letter must confirm the applicant’s residency alignment with the service area and include the Chapter President’s signature.

If you are unable to identify your service area or do not have a chapter within your area of residence, please contact the Scholarship Committee at fwrscholarships@gmail.com for alternative verification instructions.
Chapter sponsorship letter form upload: *

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Share your educational journey and aspirations for higher education. Explain the type of college or university you hope to attend and why, and describe how your academic interests and experiences have shaped your goals. Discuss your leadership roles and community service involvement at your school or in your community. Share specific examples of how you have made a positive impact and what you have learned through these experiences. Explain your financial need, including any challenges you are currently facing, and describe how receiving this scholarship would support your educational journey and help remove barriers to your success. Outline your academic interests and future career goals, and explain how this scholarship will help you take meaningful steps toward achieving them. Reflect on the Farwest Region theme “Building Skyward by Far Vision.” Share what this theme means to you personally and how it connects to your resilience, ambition, and vision for your future. Finally, describe the legacy you hope to build through your education and how you plan to give back to your community, your state, the Farwest Region, and beyond.*
Submit Google Drive Link to 5 Minute Video Please record a video no longer than 5 minutes responding to the prompt below. Upload your video to Google Drive and submit a shareable view only link. How to submit your video using Google Drive Record your video and save it to your device. Log into your Google Drive account. Click New, then select File Upload, and upload your video. Once uploaded, right click the video file and select Get Link. Under General Access, change the setting to Anyone with the link can view. Copy the link and paste it into the field below. Please ensure the link is accessible and does not require special permissions.

For Collegiate Members of Farwest Region Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Do you intend to continue your undergraduate studies during the Fall 2026 term?
What undergraduate year will you be in during Fall 2026?

SophomoreJuniorSeniorGraduating Senior
Name of Current College or University *
When were you initiated? *
Awards & Honors
Please list any awards, honors, or recognitions you have received (academic, leadership, community, or professional). For each entry, include the name of the award, awarding organization, and date received.
Community Service & Volunteer Activities
Please list your community service or volunteer activities. For each activity, include the organization name, your role, start and end dates, and the average number of hours served per month. If the activity was a one-time service project, please note the date.
Leadership Roles
Please list any leadership roles you have held (school, community, faith-based, professional, or civic). For each role, include the organization name, title/role, and dates of service.
Clubs & Organizations
Please list any clubs, organizations, or associations in which you are currently involved or have participated. Include the organization name, level of involvement (member, officer, committee member, etc.), and dates of participation.
Employment History
Please list your current and/or previous employment. For each position, include the employer name, job title, and dates of employment.
College transcript upload*

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Please upload a professional or well lit headshot. The photo should clearly show your face against a simple background. School portraits or high quality phone photos are acceptable. *

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Video Submission (5 Minutes Maximum)Please submit a video (no more than 5 minutes) sharing your educational journey and the experiences that have shaped your academic path. Discuss your involvement as a collegiate member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., including leadership roles, campus or chapter service, and the impact you have made within your chapter, institution, or community.Describe your financial need and any challenges you face in continuing your education, and explain how this scholarship will support your academic progress and personal development. Outline your academic focus and career goals, and share how your current educational experiences are preparing you to achieve them. What does “Building Skyward By Far Vision” mean to you as a collegiate soror. Share how you demonstrate resilience, ambition, and forward vision in your academic pursuits, leadership, and service. Finally, describe the legacy you hope to build as a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and how you plan to continue contributing to your campus, community, state, region, or the broader society.*
Submit Google Drive Link to 5 Minute Video Please record a video no longer than 5 minutes responding to the prompt below. Upload your video to Google Drive and submit a shareable view only link. How to submit your video using Google Drive Record your video and save it to your device. Log into your Google Drive account. Click New, then select File Upload, and upload your video. Once uploaded, right click the video file and select Get Link. Under General Access, change the setting to Anyone with the link can view. Copy the link and paste it into the field below. Please ensure the link is accessible and does not require special permissions.

Applicant Certification
I certify that all information provided in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that providing false information may result in disqualification from the scholarship selection process. I further understand that, if selected as a finalist, I will be required to provide proof of financial need.

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