Daniel G Calugar Foundation Merit Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Daniel G Calugar Foundation

Program Overview

Description: The Dan Calugar Foundation Scholarship Program supports exceptional students beginning their college careers by recognizing outstanding academic achievement and reducing financial barriers to higher education. The program awards ten Academic Achievement Merit Scholarships annually to incoming college freshmen who demonstrate academic excellence, motivation, and clearly defined educational and career goals. Awards are intended to be applied directly to tuition at the student’s chosen U.S. college or university. Applicants should review eligibility requirements and the application timeline before applying.

• Annual program awarding ten merit scholarships to incoming freshmen.
• Focus on academic excellence, motivation, and defined goals.
• Funds are designated for tuition at U.S. colleges and universities.

Eligibility

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet academic requirements established by the foundation. A minimum SAT score of 1500 is required; the program does not accept superscores and applicants must submit a copy of their official exam score with the application. Recipients must enroll full-time at an accredited U.S. college or university for the scholarship funds to be applied. Prospective applicants should confirm they meet all criteria before submitting materials.

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Minimum SAT score of 1500; no superscores accepted.
• Official score report must be submitted with the application.
• Full-time enrollment required for disbursement of funds.

Award Value

Award Value: For scholarships awarded on or after September 1, 2026 (including the 2027 fall term), each Academic Achievement Merit Scholarship provides $15,000 to be applied toward tuition. The scholarship payment is issued directly to the recipient’s U.S. college or university with instructions that the funds be applied to tuition charges. The foundation’s increase to $15,000 reflects its commitment to reducing tuition-related financial barriers for incoming students.

• $15,000 per scholarship for awards on or after September 1, 2026.
• Payments are made directly to the enrolling institution.
• Funds are specifically designated for tuition.

Application Timeline

Application Timeline: The ten scholarships for the Fall 2026 term have already been awarded. The foundation will begin accepting applications on September 1, 2026 for high school seniors graduating in 2027 and enrolling for the Fall 2027 term; applicants should not submit materials before that date. Historically, all ten scholarships have been awarded by the end of September, so qualified applicants are encouraged to apply promptly once the application window opens. Check the foundation’s official communications for any updates to deadlines or submission instructions.

• Applications open September 1, 2026 for students entering Fall 2027.
• Fall 2026 awards have already been distributed.
• Historically, awards are typically finalized by the end of September.

History of the Award

History of the Award: The Dan Calugar Foundation has established this merit-based scholarship to annually recognize and support ten academically outstanding incoming college freshmen. Over time the program has maintained a consistent focus on academic achievement and clear educational objectives. Historically, the foundation has awarded all ten scholarships early in the academic cycle, often by the end of September. The recent adjustment to the award amount reflects the foundation’s ongoing investment in student access to higher education.

• Ten scholarships awarded annually by the foundation.
• Consistent emphasis on academic merit and student goals.
• Recent increase in award amount to better support tuition needs.