DANIELS EDUCATIONAL AWARD

Daniels Educational Award

The Daniels Educational Fund was established in 1972 to provide educational assistance to people in need. The fund was established thanks to a bequest by John Newton Daniels. The educational awards range from $500 to $2000 and are to be used in the pursuit of a college/university degree or vocational/technical education.

Apply by April 19, 2025

  • All applicants are carefully considered on the basis of Christian commitment, financial need, evidence of personal effort toward earning/accessing other sources of income or aid, and clear academic or vocational goals. Members of Second Presbyterian Church and non-members may apply for these funds. Because we receive many applications that meet these criteria, we are unable to provide awards to every applicant.  Please note we may be unable to transfer funds to institutions located outside the United States. 

    • The deadline for application is April 19, 2025.

    • Applicants will be notified about award decisions by May 17, 2025.

  • Application requirements:

    • Completed application (download application)

    • A brief biographical statement about (1) your education, work, and/or volunteer experience to-date and (2) your educational goals or a current resume.

    Please note: Only one application per person will be considered in each calendar year. Receiving financial assistance in one year does not guarantee assistance in a following year. Persons can and are encouraged to apply for this award annually while they are in school.

  • Email your completed application to Carol Grimaldi ; Subject Line: “Daniels Educational Award”) or mail to: Second Presbyterian Church, 318 East 55th Street, Kansas City, MO  64113, c/o Carol Grimaldi, by April 19, 2025.

  • All application information will be kept confidential. However, applicants agree that if awarded a Daniels Fund Award, Second Presbyterian Church may publish the recipients’ names, the school they are attending, their intended major or program, their photograph, and the scholarship amount.

  • We anticipate that most awards will help to cover tuition. In these cases, Second Presbyterian Church will send the award directly to the educational institutions to be applied to the student’s account.  Accommodation for other educational expenses, such as books/e-books, computers, dorm deposits, specialized clothing or equipment, or other items may be made, although all checks for such items must be payable to a division of the institution, such as the bookstore or dormitory.

  • Please contact Carol Grimaldi (carolgrimaldi@earthlink.net) or 816-547-6420 if you have any questions regarding the application.