The Daniel G. Calugar Foundation is proud to offer the Academic Achievement Merit Scholarship, which provides 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.
Location(s)
- Remote
Schedule
- Application closes in late June, preceding fall enrollment in college. Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Cost/Compensation
- Free
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must be US Citizens.
- A minimum score of 1500 on the SAT or a 34 on the ACT exam is required
Deadline
- Late June
Application or Entry Requirements
- A concise written account of your career objectives, goals, and how your college experiences will contribute to their attainment.
- SAT or ACT score report
- A response to the following prompt:
- From 1950 to 2007, the annual average ratio of federal debt to GDP was 45%, and that ratio was 45% in 2007 as well. In March of 2023, the US federal debt was 119% of GDP. Is the current level of US federal debt to GDP, and the trend for that ratio to increase from 2007 forward, a problem that needs to be addressed? If so, how would you recommend that it be addressed? If the current ratio and the trend over the past 15 years is not a problem, what level would you consider problematic and why?
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The Daniel G. Calugar Foundation is a philanthropic organization established by Daniel G. Calugar, an investor and philanthropist. The foundation focuses on supporting educational initiatives, scientific research, and health and wellness programs. It aims to provide resources and opportunities for individuals to improve their knowledge, skills, and overall well-being. The foundation often collaborates with educational institutions, research organizations, and community programs to achieve its goals.
