Daniels Fund

Daniels Scholarship Program

Merit + needScholarshipFull cost

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award
Up to full cost of attendance at partner schools; up to $25,000 per year at non-partner schools outside the four-state region; up to $7,500 per year at non-partner schools inside the region.
Deadline
Application period September 1 to October 15, 2026, closing at 4:00 p.m. MT.
How to apply
Register and complete the online application on the Daniels Fund scholarship portal during the open period.
Who can apply
Residents of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah or Wyoming. Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher. ACT of 18 or higher in each category, or SAT Math 490+ and Reading and Writing 490+. Family adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less, with allowances for additional dependents. US citizen or permanent resident.
Good to know
Income limit applies. Class of 2027 Daniels Scholars are announced later in the cycle.
Details
Need consideredPermanent residents eligible