Scott Daub '92 Establishes Legacy Scholarship for Math and Computer Science Students

Bloomsburg Alumnus and computer science graduate Scott Daub ’92 has recently established a scholarship for CU-Bloomsburg students majoring in math or computer science beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year.

As a first-generation student himself, Scott recognizes the importance of hard work and the value of a degree and made his gift to help students as education and technology continue to change.

“Student success is made possible through the dedication of alumni like Scott,” said Bloomsburg University Foundation executive director Jerome Dvorak. “This gift is an investment in talent, opportunity, and a future that will benefit our communities for years to come.”

Scott’s belief in the power of education was shaped by his own early experiences and the people who recognized his potential. Long before technology became woven into everyday life, Scott began to see college as the pathway that would open doors, guided by mentors who encouraged him to think ahead and aim higher.

“I knew I was a good student, so I knew college was going to put me where I wanted to be,” Scott recalled. He credits the guidance counselors and teachers who helped shape his path. One offered advice that would later prove visionary: “Computers are going to be a part of our lives moving forward,” years before technology became woven into daily life.

Scott grew up in central Pennsylvania and was the first of his family to attend college. After missing the final cut for the Air Force Academy, Scott landed at Bloomsburg where he enrolled in the computer science program.

Aside from his academic success, Scott joined Bloomsburg’s soccer team, participating in soccer camp the summer before his freshman year, and staying in touch with teammates after graduation.

Despite the challenging course material, which Scott described as “drinking from a firehose,” he found computer science exciting and rewarding, and graduated in 1992. His work with data structures, programming, and the theory behind it soon landed him a job as a Software Developer at Lockheed Martin Space Systems Company in 1993.

Early in his career, Scott was actively exploring opportunities close to home, scanning newspapers for job openings. A chance encounter with a former classmate ultimately led him to an opportunity at Lockheed, the first of two life-changing moments shaped by connections with fellow Bloomsburg alumni.

The second came from a trip to Colorado. Scott and some of his classmates traveled to Boulder for a hiking trip. He fell in love with the area, and decided that was where he want to live. But before relocating to Colorado, Scott had to realize a long-held dream of hiking the Appalachian Trail. Taking a leave of absence, he spent 5.5 months walking the entire route from Georgia to Maine.

Upon completing the hike, Scott found a new position with Lockheed Martin in the Denver area and relocated there in 1996, where he continues to enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures.

Students today are facing new challenges in entering both college and the workforce. Scott directly credits Bloomsburg for its impact on his life, and in his current position, has sought to pay it forward.

“I had a great experience – I couldn’t ask for anything different,” he added. “I’m looking forward to seeing who receives the reward – the story, how it benefits them”.

Apart from connecting with and assisting students, Scott views this scholarship as a way to stay connected with campus and intends to visit more in the coming years.

"It's already gratifying knowing it's a work in progress -- to know that it's going somewhere good,” Scott said.

Scott Daub is impacting the lives of countless students through his scholarship and his involvement on campus. To make a gift of any size, visit giving.bloomu.edu/the-campaign-for-bloomsburg-it-starts-with-us.