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Questions Frequently Asked by Recommenders
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What is the difference between a nominator and a recommender? |
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Why did I get an error message when I submitted my recommendation? |
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Why do I see strange symbols in the text box when I copy and paste from word? |
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 2011 Daniels Scholarship Sample Recommendation (coming soon) |
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DEADLINE: Daniels Scholarship Recommendations are due
December 2, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., Mountain Time.
What is the difference between a nominator and a recommender?
Nominator - An authorized representative from the agency that has worked with the nominated student and can provide candid, detailed responses based on the scholarship eligibility and selection criteria. The nominator will complete an online evaluation of the student and can monitor the status of multiple applicants.
Recommender - An individual that the applicant has identified to complete an online recommendation who can provide candid, detailed responses based on the scholarship eligibility and selection criteria. Recommenders do not have the ability to monitor the status of applications. Each student applicant must have two recommenders, in addition to the nominator.
How will I receive my login and password information to go online and work on a recommendation?
As a recommender, you will receive an e-mail with login instructions within 24 hours after the student has entered your e-mail address, as their desired recommender. The applicant is responsible for entering your correct e-mail address. The e-mail message will provide you with a special link to an applicant review page, and tools to complete a recommendation.
How do I change my User ID or password?
The User ID is a unique identifier that was created when the profile section of the student’s application was first filled out and may not be changed. If you have forgotten your User ID, you may click on Forgot User ID or Password? located on the login page to obtain it.
You have options for changing your password. Upon failure of an attempted login, click on Forgot User ID or Password? link located on the login page to have the password sent to your e-mail account.
How do I submit a recommendation for an applicant?
- Using the e-mail login instructions, you must click on the link in the e-mail to go to the login screen.
- On the login screen, you will enter the User ID and password (provided in the e-mail) so the system can confirm your identity.
- Follow the instructions on the screen. Select the student for whom you would like to complete a recommendation by clicking on the small open circle next to the student’s name. Click the Recommend button and follow the instructions for completing a recommendation. Certify it is complete and click Submit.
- You will know your job is done when you see the student’s application status change to “Recommended.” Note: after clicking Submit and returning to the Recommender page, you will need to refresh this page in order to see the students’ application status change to “Recommended”.
- You will receive a confirmation e-mail once your recommendation is successfully submitted.
Why did I get an error message when I submitted my recommendation?
The error is usually related to the essay character count. If you exceed the limit, the system will not allow you to submit your letter. Reduce the number of characters, and it should work.
Why do I see strange symbols in the text box when I copy and paste from word?
Special characters (apostrophes or double quotation marks) and formatting (bold, italics, underlining, etc.) may be problematic when you choose to cut and paste from another software program. To avoid this problem, remove or replace the special character (s) and formatting before pasting.
What if I need to complete a recommendation for more than one student?
Our goal is to have one User ID per unique user. Your User ID is established the first time any student enters your unique e-mail address. If additional students enter your e-mail address, and it already exists in the system, you will receive e-mails regarding each student who selected you as a recommender. Your User ID, however, will remain the same in each subsequent message. Once logged in, you will see a list of all of the applicants who have listed you as their recommender.
How will a student know the status of their application?
Applicants will be able view the status of their application, nomination and recommendations through the Daniels Fund application site (our URL) and clicking the Review My Status button.
What happens after the scholarship deadline?
Applicants will be notified of their status by the end of January. Final awards will be announced in April.
Where can the Daniels Scholarship be used?
Daniels Scholarships may be used at any two- or four-year not-for-profit accredited college or university in the United States. Students must intend to complete a bachelor’s degree.
The Daniels Fund strongly encourages students to apply to college by the end of December 2011. Please note that the Daniels Scholarship can only be used at one of the schools listed in the student’s Daniels Scholarship application. In other words, students may not apply to a new school once they are awarded a Daniels Scholarship.
Why aren't high schools listed on this list of Referral Agencies on the Application?
When a nominated student first visits the Online Application, question number 1b is a drop down list of agencies. Individual youth serving organizations are listed in this drop down, individual high schools are not. Your students “should scroll down through the alphabetical listing of agencies until they reach “H” and select ‘High School’. When they select ‘High School’ the data automatically attaches to the high school information listed in the “Background Information” they entered earlier on.
Thank you for your interest in the Daniels Scholarship program. For more information, use the contact form, or call 877-791-4726 (toll free).
