Our Mission
To impact the community in the greatest possible way through acts of service.
This scholarship isn't awarded for grades alone. It's awarded to people who lead with integrity, meet adversity with perseverance, and consistently choose to make a difference in their families, workplaces, schools, and communities.
The Awards
Two Community Impact Scholars, chosen each year
Whether you're beginning your educational journey or returning to school to pursue a new goal, we encourage you to apply.
High School
For one graduating high school senior planning to attend an accredited college, university, trade school, vocational program, or certification program.
Adult Learner
For one adult currently enrolled — or planning to enroll — in an accredited college, university, trade school, vocational program, or certification program.
Scholarship Amount
Funds may be applied toward tuition, books, required supplies, program fees, certification costs, and other qualified educational expenses.
Eligibility
Who can apply
- Reside in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, or Wyoming, where W & Partners currently operates.
- Be accepted to, or enrolled in, an accredited college, university, trade school, vocational, or certification program.
- Demonstrate leadership, resilience, integrity, and a commitment to serving others.
- Submit all required materials by the published deadline.
There is no GPA requirement.
We recognize that grades tell only part of a person's story. Character, perseverance, leadership, and service are stronger indicators of future success than a transcript alone. As W & Partners expands into new states, eligibility will expand with it.
What We Look For
The qualities that reflect our values
Leadership
Not defined by a title — shown by taking initiative, solving problems, and setting an example through your actions, at work, at school, in athletics, in faith, or at home.
Resilience
Perseverance, determination, and courage in the face of obstacles — and the resolve to keep pursuing your goals anyway.
Community Service
The heart of this scholarship. Lasting change happens when people intentionally invest in others, through organized work or everyday acts of service.
Character
Integrity, humility, honesty, compassion, accountability, and respect. We look for people who lead by example even when no one is watching.
Future Impact
We invest in people who will keep creating positive change — and we want to know how your education will help you make a lasting difference.
"We invest in people who invest in others."
How to Apply
Application requirements
Complete every section of the application packet, then submit the following.
Tell us your story
Two letters of recommendation
From people who can speak to your character, leadership, resilience, or service.
Leadership & impact record
Documentation of your leadership and service — with a summary chart of roles, activities, dates, responsibilities, and estimated service hours.
Timeline
Key dates
Questions
Frequently asked
Is there a GPA requirement?
Can trade school students apply?
Can adult learners apply?
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About W & Partners
W & Partners was built on the belief that business should create opportunities to strengthen people and communities. Serving others is at the heart of everything we do.
Through the Impact Through Service Scholarship, we're investing in future leaders who will use education, character, and compassion to improve the lives of those around them — one person, one family, and one community at a time.
Ready to Apply?
Become a Community Impact Scholar
If you're committed to leading with integrity, serving others, and creating a lasting impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
Questions? Reach us at admin@wandpartners.co