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About the Scholarship The Foundation is proud to offer the Academic Achievement Merit Scholarship providing an opportunity for ten outstanding freshmen entering college in the fall semester of each academic year to receive $10,000 each to be applied to their college tuition. This scholarship program aims to recognize academic excellence, motivation, and clear career objectives. Eligibility We have now awarded ten $10,000 scholarships for the 2026 Fall term. Beginning September 1, 2026 we will begin accepting scholarship applications for high school seniors graduating in 2027 and entering college for the Fall term of 2027. Accordingly, please do not submit new scholarship applications until September 1, 2026. To apply for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
Guidelines Please submit an email to Scholarship@DanCalugarFoundation.org containing:
You do not need to have been accepted for admission at a college or university to be awarded a scholarship, but scholarship funds will only be forwarded to the Registrar or Scholarship Department of a college or university that has sent you a letter of admission to the fall 2027 term and our letter to the school that has accepted you will request that the funds only be used to cover your tuition at the school. You will need to email a copy of the admission letter to Scholarship@DanCalugarFoundation.org for your scholarship funds to be paid. We will also ask you for your permission to include your name, school of admission and your photograph on the “Previous Winners” tab of this website. |
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Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of the Academic Achievement Merit Scholarship?
The Scholarship seeks to recognize and reward academic excellence in incoming college freshmen. It also aims to provide support to driven individuals who possess well-defined career aspirations, fostering their educational and professional journey.
What factors will be used to select the scholarship winner?
Scholarship recipients will be selected based on achieving a minimum SAT score of 1500, along with a comprehensive assessment of their academic accomplishments, stated goals, and objectives as presented in their application statement. Additionally, a well-considered response to the essay question will contribute to the evaluation process.
Where do I submit my essay?
Please submit your scholarship application and essays to
Scholarship@DanCalugarFoundation.org
When is the application deadline for the scholarship?
Currently, the Foundation is awarding ten $10,000 scholarships for the fall term of each school year. We will accept scholarship applications beginning September 1, preceding the following fall term. Applications for the 2027 fall term will be accepted on and after September 1, 2026. Since there is a limited number of scholarships awarded, you are encouraged to apply early. Historically, we have awarded all ten scholarships during the month of September.
Do I need to provide a letter of acceptance from a college to apply for a scholarship?
No, you do not need to provide a letter of acceptance from a college at the time of application. If you are selected as a winner, we will coordinate to ensure the scholarship award is sent to the correct university.
If I am chosen as a winner, how much time will I have to designate a college to send the funds to?
You will have ample time to designate the college to which the scholarship funds should be sent. We will work with you to ensure everything is arranged properly.
What sort of copy of my SAT score should I submit?
We request a PDF score report for your SAT score. Screenshots will not be accepted. Alternatively, you may check with your high school to see if your test scores are included on your transcript. If they are, we will also accept a copy of your high school transcript.
A note from Dan Calugar about the Foundation:
The Foundation is a private foundation that I set up in 2009. I have chosen to limit scholarship awards to students who have SAT scores over 1500 (top 1%) because I think in most cases that indicates a person who is strongly motivated and goal oriented. I hope the individuals who receive these scholarships will collectively make important contributions to society. I funded most of my college education at state universities with government insured student loans and after graduating from law school in 1978, my student loan obligations were about twice my after-tax annual income from the first law firm I worked for. Since graduating from law school, the tuition cost at the law school I attended has increased 33x while the average salary for starting law associates has gone up 9x.
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Scholarship Recipients
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