Daniel Acker Scholars Program

Must be a current student in the Daniel Acker Scholars Program who is traditionally *underrepresented in higher education. Must complete the FAFSA, having financial need and achieve high academic merit.

The funds can be requested for, but are not limited to, the following:

• Academic conference (provide examples)

• Alternative break trip (provide examples)

• Graduate school preparation (provide examples)

• Research opportunity (provide examples)

• Study Abroad

• Unpaid UB tuition (to qualify, must have BIL Hold on student account)

• Other academic related request

*For purposes of this scholarship, the term *underrepresented is intended to refer to individuals who have been historically underrepresented in a particular field of study, profession, or educational pathway based on factors such as socioeconomic background (e.g. Pell eligibility), first-generation college status, geographic origin, educational access, AmeriCorps alumni status, veteran status, or other unprotected characteristics. This term does not establish preference based on race, sex, ethnicity, or any other protected classification under applicable federal or state law.