APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of November, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
University of Miami is awarding the Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship to diverse high school seniors (US citizens and permanent residents) who have demonstrated academic excellence and who intend to continue their academic pursuits through graduate education.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria for consideration but past recipients of this award were in the top 10% of the applicant pool.
Characteristics of a Hammond Scholar include;
i. They hail from underrepresented backgrounds and are typically the first in their family to graduate from a college or university.
ii. They are a diverse group of students from across the country with varied experiences, achievements, and interests
Value of Scholarship:
Hammond Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for four years of undergraduate study at UM. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the academic year must be maintained at the University of Miami to retain this scholarship.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Apply for admission to UM by the Nov 1 deadline and submit all required First-Year Admission Requirements.
ii. Selected candidates for the Hammond Scholarship will be prompted to submit an essay for consideration as finalists.
iii. The Selection Committee will review all essay submissions and identify the finalists whom they recommend to receive the Hammond Scholarship.
iv. Recipients of the Hammond Scholarship will be invited to participate in the University of Miami's scholarship program, which will be held in early March. During this program, candidates will meet with UM faculty and current scholars and learn more about UM's interest-driven education.
Scholarship Website:
Find more information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Miami Hammond Scholarship Page.