Daniels Scholarship Program
Offered by Daniels Fund
- Award
- $7,500 – $25,000
- Deadline
- Renewable
- Yes
Who can apply
- Year in school
- hs senior
- Residency
- CO, NM, UT, WY
- Minimum GPA
- 3 unweighted
Conditions worth reading twice
Graduating high school seniors who are residents of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming, with an unweighted GPA of 3.0+, a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (or SAT Math 490+ / Reading & Writing 490+), and demonstrated financial need (parent/guardian Adjusted Gross Income of $100,000 or less, with adjustments for additional dependents).
How to apply
Applications are handled by the provider, not by ScholarDuck. Check the deadline on their page before you start — deadlines move, and ours is only as fresh as our last check.
Common questions
When is the Daniels Scholarship Program deadline?
October 15, 2026. That is the date ScholarDuck recorded from Daniels Fund's own page. Providers move deadlines without notice, so confirm it on Daniels Fund's page before you plan around it.
How much is the Daniels Scholarship Program worth?
Awards range from $7,500 to $25,000. Daniels Fund describes it as: Non-partner schools within the four-state region: up to $7,500/year. Non-partner schools outside the region: up to $25,000/year. At Daniels partner schools, the award covers full cost of attendance (COA), which can exceed the figures above and is not a fixed dollar amount. This is the figure listed on the page ScholarDuck checked, not an estimate of what any one applicant receives.
Who is eligible for the Daniels Scholarship Program?
Year in school: hs senior. Residency: CO, NM, UT, WY. Minimum GPA: 3 unweighted. Those are the eligibility facts ScholarDuck recorded from Daniels Fund's page — a summary of what they publish, not their complete rules. Read their own page before you apply.
Is the Daniels Scholarship Program renewable?
Yes. Renewal conditions are set by Daniels Fund and can change — check their page for the current terms.
How do I apply for the Daniels Scholarship Program?
Through Daniels Fund. ScholarDuck does not accept or forward applications. This page links to the Daniels Fund page ScholarDuck checked, which is where their instructions live; open it, confirm the deadline and requirements there, and apply directly with them.
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