Daniels Fund Scholarship
Apply online October 1-Sunday, November 15, 2020 by 4:00 pm MST.
Academic Eligibility:
Earn a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in high school (on an unweighted 4.0 scale), AND earn a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required). Super scoring is not accepted.
For students who were unable to take the SAT or ACT due to COVID-19 cancellations, they are eligible to apply with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.3 in high school (on an unweighted 4.0 scale), and do not need to provide standardized test scores.
Financial eligibility requirements:
To be financially eligible to apply, applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must have an AGI of $85,000 or less on the 2019 tax return on which the applicant appears. For dependents beyond the applicant, we allow an additional $5,000 for each claimed dependent and $15,000 for each additional claimed dependent in college. Please visit DanielsFund.org for specific AGI examples.
Updated Scholarship Payment Model:
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year college scholarship that is unique to each student and varies depending on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and their choice of school and degree program. The scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year toward the student’s unmet need, after applying their EFC, other scholarships, and financial aid. Daniels Scholars may attend any accredited college or university in the United States.
To determine how much the Daniels scholarship will pay, students will need a complete understanding of the total cost of attendance at their college/university choice and all of the financial resources available to them, including their Expected Family Contribution.
To help you inform students about the Daniels Scholarship Program:
We did not send our typical fall mailing of promotional materials due to the pandemic. Digital versions of our Application Information Sheet, Promotional Poster, and digital banner are available for download and print here: https://www.danielsfund.org/Promotional-Materials
The updated language below can be used in your school newsletter, announcements, or other communications to students and parents:
The Daniels Scholarship Program provides the opportunity for highly motivated students to earn a bachelor’s degree that helps them build a successful career and rewarding life. Daniels Scholars demonstrate exceptional character, leadership, and a commitment to serving their communities. Bill Daniels would also want his scholars to be proud Americans who value our free enterprise system and are prepared to give the world their very best shot. The Daniels Scholarship Program provides a four-year, annually renewable college scholarship that is unique to each student and varies depending on their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and their choice of school and degree program. The scholarship pays up to $25,000 per year toward the student’s unmet need, after applying their EFC, other scholarships, and financial aid. Daniels Scholars may attend any accredited college or university in the United States. Apply online October 1-Sunday, November 15, 2020 by 4:00 pm MST. For more information, visit www.DanielsFund.org/Scholarships.
