Have you scheduled your semester check in with the scholarship coordinator?
Your Daniels Fund community is here to support you. We have resources to, career exploration and internships, financial coaching and overall support.
If you have an in-depth question or situation, or you need scholarship or financial specific help, get on Jackson's calendar!
For academic advising needs, IRIS is always here to support you on your academic journey! Schedule with an IRIS Academic Advisor to utilize their specialties!
Mollie Kelley
Meet Your Peer Ambassador
- Coffee Hour: Monday 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Major: Culinary Arts | Baking & Pastry Arts | Hospitality Management
- Class Standing: Senior
- Hometown: Eads, Colorado
- Hobbies & Interests: Cooking/Baking, Hiking, Going to the Gym, & Concerts
- Why I Chose CMU: I chose CMU because they have an impressive culinary/baking program through CMU Tech that connects into a 4-year degree on main campus. The instructors and professors in these programs are great, as is the welcoming community of students. CMU was the perfect in between distance from home for me, and the gorgeous scenery is always a bonus!
Madison Roth
Meet Your Peer Ambassador
- Coffee Hour: Wednesdays 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
- Major: Psychology with minors in Biology and Chemistry, Pre-Med
- Class Standing: Sophomore
- Hometown: Deer Trail, CO
- Hobbies & Interests: Sharks and Wildflowers
- Why I Chose CMU: I chose CMU because I wanted to be a part of the kindness that the school gives. They were kind and accommodating to my mother with a disability and that stood out to me when I was picking a school. That kindness was the turning point of me choosing CMU. I have been proven this kindness time and time again. The campus is also perfect for me and my fellow peers make me happy I chose CMU everyday.
If you want or need a quick check in - your Peer Ambassadors, Mollie and Madison are more than happy to grab a coffee on us to meet you!
General Eligibility Criteria
- Submit Daniels Application
- Be a graduating high school senior
- Be a resident of Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming
- Be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Earn a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 in high school (on an unsighted 4.0 scale)
- Earn a minimum SAT Math score of 490 and a minimum Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score of 490, or a minimum ACT score of 18 in each category (writing score not required).
- Meet financial eligibility requirement
Renewal Criteria
All criteria must be met to be eligible.- Fulfill all scholarship requirements and submit required documents to renew the scholarship at the end of each academic term
- Remain on track to graduate with a bachelor's degree within four academic years
- Maintain academic performance, including a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
- Maintain regular communication with the Daniels Fund
- Adhere to the Daniels Scholar Code of Conduct
- Attend and participate in the Daniels Fund's new scholar orientation conference held in June