Fall 2026 Daemen University Freshmen Trustee Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the  

Scholarship Summary: 
The prestigious Daemen Trustee Scholarship is awarded to select first-year students (US citizens and residents only) of the highest caliber. A number of Trustee Scholarships are awarded annually to students with exceptional academic capabilities.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
There are no set criteria but past recipients were in the top 5% of the applicant pool. 
Overall, Daemen will be seeking candidates who combine the following qualities:
a. Academic achievement
b. Vision—for self and society
c. Enthusiasm, inspiration—the ability to bring visions and dreams to life
d. Academic and personal discipline which motivates him/her to persist
e. Leadership ability

Value of Scholarship: 
The Daemen Trustee Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. Full Tuition: 2 awards available
ii. $24,000: 6 awards available

The Trustee Scholarships are renewable for four years providing the applicant is full time and maintains a 3.0 GPA. (This award will be extended for those majors requiring 5 or 6 years to complete i.e. Accounting, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant). Student must be enrolled at Daemen College in order to maintain the scholarship.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. to Daemen College by the deadline.
ii. Eligible students are nominated based on the quality of their application determined by Daemen’s holistic admissions review policy. 
iii. Students will then interview on-campus or virtual for an opportunity to receive one of the following awards.
 
Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Daemen Freshmen Scholarship Page.