Hampton University is a renowned institution offering numerous scholarships to help students alleviate the financial burden associated with higher education. In this comprehensive guide, we will discuss the scholarships available, eligibility criteria, award amounts, and how to apply for them. These scholarships are highly competitive, and students who submit a completed admission application by the Early Action deadline are automatically considered for merit-based awards.
Merit-Based Scholarships
- Eligibility: Minimum 3.30 (unweighted) cumulative GPA and a minimum SAT score of 1000 (EBR & M) or an ACT Composite score of 22. Students who apply using the Test Optional Policy are not eligible for merit-based scholarships.
- Award Amount: Merit scholarships can range from $5,000 to $25,000 per academic year. The award amount is largely based on standardized test scores, putting all applicants on a level playing field.
- Renewability: Merit-based scholarships awarded to entering freshmen are renewable for three consecutive years beyond the first year, provided the student maintains a cumulative 3.30 GPA by the end of each spring semester.
Character Scholarship
- Eligibility: Admitted freshmen students who have demonstrated good character traits.
- Application: Students must submit an essay on the topic “How I Have Demonstrated Excellence in Character” and a letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor that addresses the student’s demonstrated character. The application should be submitted via email to [email protected].
- Award Amount: Hampton University awards 100 first-time freshman students a $10,000 renewable scholarship through the Character Scholarship [1].
- Deadline: The deadline for the Character Scholarship application is March 31, 2024/
Room Scholarships
- Eligibility: Admitted students who have not previously been offered scholarships.
- Award Amount: Room scholarships cover the cost of housing for all residence halls (excluding James Hall Suites, Virginia Cleveland Suites, and Orchard Hall) and are valued at $10,000 or higher [1].
- Consideration: Students who commit to attending Hampton University by March 1st of each year receive the highest consideration for the Room Scholarship.
Legacy Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students who are direct descendants of Hampton University alumni.
- Application: Interested students should email their application to [email protected].
- Award Amount: Admitted students with parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents who attended Hampton University will receive a $1000 scholarship. This award is renewable for three additional years with a 3.0 cumulative GPA requirement.
How to Apply
- Merit-based scholarships do not require a separate application. Students are automatically considered when they submit a completed admission application by the Early Action deadline.
- For the Character Scholarship, submit the required credentials to [email protected]
- For the Legacy Scholarship, email the application to [email protected]
