Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award
Alexander Hamilton Scholars · Free to apply
Award
$500/yr
$500 per year · Renewable in later years
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- January 18, 2027
- closes in 67 days
- Essay
- No
- Recommendations
- None
- Need-based
- Yes
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Open to high school juniors
- GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted)
To apply
- Household adjusted gross income must be less than $100,000 per year.
- Must reside in the United States and attend a U.S. high school regardless of citizenship status.
- Must be college-bound to an institution based in the United States.
- Must be able and committed to attend the compulsory Year 1 Leader Week trip.
No essay, recommendation letters or transcript are required: one of the lighter applications in the directory.
Good to know
- The 2027 award application period runs from November 13, 2026 through January 18, 2027.
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Requires 3.0+ GPA
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About the scholarship
This five-year empowerment program supports high-achieving, underserved high school juniors transitioning to college and careers. Winners receive extensive mentorship, leadership conferences, and two $500 stipends (at program entry and exit). Selection is based on academic achievement, service, character, and financial need.
How to apply
Online form on the provider's site
- 1Access the online application through the sponsor portal.
- 2Complete all required questionnaire fields marked with an asterisk.
- 3Upload a link to the Big Picture video stored in a cloud service.
- 4Submit the application prior to the January 18 deadline (letters of recommendation are optional).
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~1 hr of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is January 18, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 18 each year. Applications typically open in November.
- Applications open
- November 2026
- Applications close
- January 18, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award
How much is the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award worth?
The Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award awards $500 per year and is renewable in later years.
When is the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award deadline?
The current deadline is January 18, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around January 18 each year. Applications typically open in November.
When do Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award applications open?
Applications typically open in November, and close January 18, 2027.
Who is eligible for the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award?
Key requirements: Open to high school juniors; GPA of 3 or higher (unweighted).
Does the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award require an essay?
No essay is required. The application is light on requirements. Expect to spend about 1 hour on it.
How hard is it to win the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open to a single grade level only and requires at least a 3 GPA. Plan on about 1 hr of work.
Is the Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award free to apply?
Yes. The Alexander Hamilton Scholars Hamilton Award is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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