Daniels Fund Scholarship Program 2024

The Daniels Scholarship Program helps make college possible for motivated and ambitious students. It cultivates the next generation of leaders dedicated to having a positive influence on their communities by providing a full support system and financial aid to students from a few states so they can pursue their college aspirations.

• Table of Content
• About Daniels Fund
• Daniels Scholarship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Daniels Scholarship Program
• Requirements for Daniels Scholarship Program Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Daniels Scholarship Program
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Daniels Fund

Bill Daniels established the Daniels Fund to operate in perpetuity as a permanent part of the communities we serve. Our assets — the source of our ability to provide grants and scholarships — were provided entirely by Bill. The annual return generated through careful investment of our assets creates our capacity for charitable giving while maintaining, or even growing, our asset base.

Daniels Scholarship Program

Aim and Benefits of Daniels Scholarship Program

The Daniels Scholarship, along with generous contributions from partner schools, covers the full cost of attendance (COA) at partner schools within Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming.* A full list of partner schools is available here. Scholars that choose to attend a school outside our 4-state region receive up to $25,000 a year for qualified educational expenses.

Funds can be used towards:

• Tuition and fees
• Room and board
• Books and supplies
• Miscellaneous educational expenses

Daniels Scholars also receive a laptop computer and support before, during, and after college.

*$7,500 annually for schools within four-state region outside of partnership agreements.

Requirements for Daniels Scholarship Program Qualification

To be eligible for the Daniels Scholarship Program, applicants must:

• Be a graduating high school senior.
• Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming.
• Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 (unweighted).
• Meet minimum SAT (490 Math, 490 Evidence-Based Reading & Writing) or ACT (18 in each category) scores.
• Demonstrate financial need with an Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) of $100,000 or less on the 2023 federal tax return, allowing for additional income based on the number of dependents.

Interview date, Process and Venue for Daniels Scholarship Program

Where can the Daniels Scholarship be used?

Daniels Scholars may attend any two-year or four-year, nonprofit, accredited college or university in the United States. Scholars must intend to complete a bachelor's degree, and those starting at a two-year college must be on a path to earning a bachelor's degree. Daniels Scholarships may not be used at technical or trade schools, or for participation in certificate programs.

Why apply?

If you attend a partner school within our four-state region (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming), the Daniels Scholarship and your university work together to cover your full cost of attendance!* You can also choose to attend an eligible school outside our four-state region and receive $25,000 per year. Additionally, as a Daniels Scholar, you’ll receive:

• A new laptop computer
• Support from our dedicated team
• Leadership development opportunities
• Community involvement opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities

What are Daniels Scholars required to do?

• Fulfill all scholarship requirements and submit required documents to renew the scholarship at the end of each academic term
• Remain on track to graduate with a bachelor's degree within four academic years
• Maintain academic performance, including a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
• Maintain regular communication with the Daniels Fund
• Adhere to the Daniels Scholar Code of Conduct
• Attend and participate in the Daniels Fund's new scholar orientation conference held in June

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Daniels Fund website.