Lake County High School senior Maggie Roeder has been selected as a 2025 Daniels Scholar, earning one of the most prestigious scholarships available to students in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. She is one of just 230 students awarded the honor this year by the Daniels Fund.
Students are selected for their strength of character, leadership potential, commitment to serving the community, academic potential and financial need. The Daniels Scholarship Program provides comprehensive financial and personal support to help students succeed in college and beyond. Recipients receive funding to attend the college of their choice, along with mentorship and professional development opportunities.
Roeder has been a three sport athlete for the Panthers, worked a part-time job with the Lake County Recreation Department and maintained excellent grades throughout high school. She will earn an Associates Degree from Colorado Mountain College at the same time she graduates from high school this spring.
“Growing up in Leadville allowed me to build relationships among the small community, making connections and finding unexpected opportunities in many ways,” Roeder said. “Lake County gave me opportunities to further my education through dual enrollment at Colorado Mountain College.”
Roeder, who has long demonstrated a commitment to academic excellence and personal growth, says the Daniels Scholarship will offer critical support as she steps into her next chapter.
“I have heard from previous Daniels Scholars that the mentorship provided was extremely helpful, and I am definitely looking forward to utilizing it through every aspect of college,” she said.
She said she is eager to expand her horizons and will attend Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction, Colorado. She has planned a course of study in aviation with the goal of becoming a pilot.
Her advice for younger students pursuing similar goals is to, “be comfortable with doing things that aren’t comfortable. You should learn to step out of your comfort zone and overcome what you’re afraid of to be able to live to your fullest potential.”
Roeder also expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who supported her journey.
“I would like to thank my parents, grandparents, my entire family, and all of the teachers who challenged me and supported me throughout school,” she said.
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