Hamilton Award
Winners of the Hamilton Award are automatically enrolled in the Hamilton Leaders Academy where they join a distinguished cohort of peers from across the US who learn from one another and grow together as they take steps towards a college education. Enrollment in the Hamilton Leaders Academy also includes the following: a $500 cash scholarship; an autographed copy of Richard Brookhiser’s, Alexander Hamilton, American, an autographed copy of William Chrystal’s Hamilton by the Slice, proclamation signed by Doug Hamilton the fifth great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton, a Hamilton pin courtesy of the Hamilton family and letters of congratulations. Bio-sketches of winners appear on this website and news releases are sent to city, state, and federal elected officials as well as local newspapers.
The Hamilton Leaders Academy
The Hamilton Leaders Academy is a no student cost program that helps students get into college, transition to college, succeed while in college and transition to the post college world. Currently the program is two years in length. Each year of the program includes an “academic-year” of curriculum, running from September to April, along with a week-long, summer leadership camp we call “Leader Week.” The academic year consists of individual support through email and phone calls and group support through conference calls. Each “Leader Week” takes place in a different location. The first year takes place in Seattle, the second year concludes with an international service experience.
This scholarship is for Juniors. It is a multi-year program that goes through out college and is extremely useful and awesome. You win $500, some autographed books, and a trip to Seattle for a week, and to some South American Country (usually Guatemala.) The program hosts monthly calls and helps throughout the College admission's process. They help proofread your essay, pair you with old scholars in college, and find scholarships that fit you. Great Program! Very competitive to get into though: 35 kids selected as Hamilton Scholars throughout the country each year.
A Hamilton Award Winner…
• Is a Junior in high school.
• Is college bound.
• Has a strong record of community service.
• Shows a strong commitment to their academic studies.
• Is a self-starter and has proven this through activities such as: organizing a fundraiser, starting a business, creating a club or organization or working to help support their family.
• Shows passion and commitment to their interests. This is often manifested in athletic, artistic or academic achievements.
• Has financial and/or personal need. Hamilton Friends serves students from low-income households. When choosing our winners we take the applicant's financial, family and community situation into consideration.
• Is committed to enrolling in the Hamilton Leaders Academy.
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Deadline: "The 2011 application period has now closed. Our application will be reopened in 2012."
