Daniel R. Torres was a strong believer in the importance of having dreams and the ability to “Complete Your Dream” by setting goals and taking the necessary steps to achieve that dream. Daniel's completed dreams included many personal accomplishments. Daniel graduated from Lake City High School and was a two time State Champion in Lacrosse. He attended North Idaho College and received an Associates of Arts Degree with emphasis in Anatomy and Physical Therapy. He attended The American Institute of Clinical Message and obtaining certification as a License Clinical Message Therapist. He learned to backpack, how to bow hunt and track game. He loved snowboarding, wakeboarding, wake surfing among many other outdoor activities. He backpacked across Europe, traveling to Amsterdam, Switzerland, Spain, France and Germany, as well as Aruba, Alaska, Australia, Hawaii and the Bahamas, among many other places.
In the midst of completing his own dreams, Daniel would always try to help others in many different ways, in doing so, he left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Daniel enjoyed traveling and meeting new people. He loved the outdoors, the forests, rivers and lakes, he was inspired by its beauty.
Having goals is one of the best forms of motivation, allowing people to overcome countless obstacles and thrive in the face of adversity. Unfortunately, with college costs on the rise, many students don’t have equal access to their educational goals due to financial constraints or other barriers.
This scholarship aims to honor the memory of Daniel R. Torres by helping students finance their pursuit of higher education, including trade school or a speciality school.
Any high school senior in Idaho who has at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, tell us about your dream for the future and the steps needed to achieving it. In addition, please explain how your dream will help you or others in your community.
Daniel always said, “Complete Your Dream,” no matter how large or small. Please tell us about your dream or goals (the steps needed) and how they will benefit you and the people around you.
The application deadline is Jun 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on Jul 15, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jul 15, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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