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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 are now accepting applications from students who will be entering college in fall of 2025. Only current high school seniors (graduating in 2025) are eligible to apply. 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 2025 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 for the fall of 2025. 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 or a minimum ACT score of 34, 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 deadlinefor the 2025 scholarship?
The application deadline for the Academic Achievement Scholarship is June 30, 2025, preceding the fall enrollment; however, since only 10 scholarships will be awarded for each academic year, applicants are encouraged to apply early. We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
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 in the summer of 2025 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 or ACT score should I submit?
We request a PDF score report for your SAT or ACT scores. 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.
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