SELECTION CRITERIA

Daniels Scholars are selected through a community-based process.  

Applicants complete a detailed online application, which is accompanied by recommendations provided by two additional supporters. Complete applications are screened for eligibility and evaluated by multiple reviewers to determine the Semifinalists.

Semifinalists provide additional eligibility documentation and participate in interviews conducted by business, community, and civic leaders from each community. These interviews determine the awarding of Daniels Scholarships to those who will become part of the 2013 Class of Daniels Scholars.

Eligible applicants are evaluated using the selection criteria established by Bill Daniels: 

• Willingness to give back to the community
• Leadership potential
• Academic performance or promise
• Strength of character
• Well-rounded personality

SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

All online applications must be submitted by:

Thursday, November 29, 2012
4:00 PM Mountain Standard Time

It is important to understand that the application takes time to complete and includes several short answer questions. You will also be required to obtain two recommendations from individuals who know you well.

Do not wait until the last minute to apply. You are not required to complete the online application all at once and you may return to add or change your information, but no edits will be accepted past the November 29 deadline.

SEMIFINALISTS & SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Semifinalists
Following the review of all complete applications, Semifinalists are chosen in January. If you are selected as a Semifinalist, you will be invited to participate in an interview with a group of leaders from your community.

You will also be asked to provide the following additional documentation by mid-February:

• Official copies of high school academic transcripts
• ACT or SAT exam results
• Copies of your 2012 household income tax information (including W-2 forms, IRS tax forms, etc.)
• A copy of your U.S. birth certificate, passport, or other certified documentation showing you are U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Scholarship Awards
Final scholarship award recipients will be announced in April 2013.