2014-2015 CEC Daniels Fund Information
2014-2015 Daniels Fund Scholarship
Is this the right scholarship for me and should I apply?
To be eligible to apply for a Daniels Scholarship, students must satisfy all of the following:
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Demonstrate “Daniels Scholar” characteristics
o academic performance or promise
o strength of character
o leadership potential, emotional maturity and stability
o well-rounded personality, abilities, and broad interests
o the potential to contribute to one’s community later in life
Be a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident of the United States
Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming
Be a senior graduating this academic year from any high school in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or
Wyoming
Earn an ACT composite score of 17 or higher with no component score (math, English, reading,
science) lower than 17; or an SAT combined math and critical reading score of 830 or higher, with
math score no lower than 400 and critical reading no lower than 440. All test scores must come
from a single test, and must be submitted by the application deadline. Superscoring is not allowed.
Demonstrate financial need
How does the Daniels Scholarship Program determine financial need?
The Daniels Fund assesses financial need by evaluating a number of factors such as the income and assets
of the applicant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s), the income and assets of the applicant, and individual
circumstances.
Students do not need to be Pell eligible to be financially eligible for the Daniels Scholarship Program.
Applicants must complete the first part of the online application, which is an eligibility questionnaire
requiring financial information from the applicant and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s). Applicants
who do not satisfy the eligibility requirements, will not be able to proceed through the application.
Applicants who meet the eligibility requirements, will be required to submit documents that will be used
to verify their eligibility, such as official ACT/SAT scores; citizenship and residency documentation; and
financial documents.
Income:
All sources of income are considered such as:
 Salaries, wages and tips
 Rental income
 Interest and dividend income
 Retired and pension distribution
 Alimony and/or child support received
 Disability and/or Social Security benefits
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Business and farm income
Housing, living, or food allowances
Assets:
All assets are considered, such as:
 Cash and savings
 Business or farm assets
 Retirement accounts
 Investments
 Home equity
 Additional real estate properties, such as rental properties or second residences
Individual Circumstances:
Individual circumstances are taken into consideration, such as:
 Marital status of parents
 Number of parents’ children
 Number of parents’ children in college (undergraduate only)
 Legally independent status of students
 Who provides financial support
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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS - 2014
When providing your answers, please respond in a way that will provide insight into your personal
characteristics, abilities, achievements, motivation, and potential. We ask that your responses be as
specific as possible. Your attention to detail and your motivation to succeed are demonstrated through
your correct use of grammar and spelling. Please take the time to carefully proofread your answers and
avoid using abbreviations, slang, or texting language in your answers. Max 250 words
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Tell us about your career goals and life aspirations.
What steps will you need to take to achieve these goals?
What is the greatest principle that guides your life? Where do you believe this came from?
What does character mean to you? Provide a specific example of a time you’ve shown
character.
You have tried to accomplish a goal and failed many times. How do you motivate yourself
to keep going until the goal is reached?
What does leadership mean to you? Describe a time when you demonstrated leadership.
What did you learn about yourself?
Aside from financial challenges, what do you think will be the greatest challenge to
completing your college degree in four years? How will you manage it?
Looking forward, how do you intent to make a positive difference in your community?
If you are selected as a Daniels Scholar, how will you make the most of the opportunity?
Also, how will your participation enhance the reputation and legacy of the Daniels
Scholarship Program?
DEADLINE: November 17th 2014, 4pm (and they mean 4pm)
APPLY ONLINE: http://www.danielsfund.org/Apply.asp
Start thinking of people who you will ask to be your:
Recommender (1) A Recommender is an individual who can provide candid, detailed responses about you
based on the scholarship selection criteria. Recommendations have considerable impact on your application.
Be very thoughtful about selecting your Recommender. Your recommendation must come from someone
at your high school (i.e. principal, teacher, guidance counselor, coach, etc.). Mrs. Abbott is happy to write
recommendations  You must tell Mrs. Abbott who you asked to be your recommender so she can
communicate Daniels Fund requirements with that person!
References (3) provide the names and contact information for three additional people Daniels Fund can
speak with about your candidacy for the Daniels Scholarship Program. References can be people from your
school, an employer, community leader, mentor, scoutmaster, community service coordinator, religious
leader, etc. These people must be at least 21 years of age and cannot be related to you.