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Published: 22 Aug 2023 701 views
The Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship, which honors the legacy of the University’s first director of minority affairs, is one of the premier scholarships available to students at the University of Miami. This scholarship is awarded to diverse high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and who intend to continue their academic pursuits through graduate education.
Hammond Scholars are a diverse group of students from across the country whose varied experiences, achievements, and interests help cultivate the vibrant academic community that is the University of Miami. Many are the first in their family to graduate from a college or university. Engagement and involvement are at the heart of the Hammond Scholar experience, helping to maximize their opportunities upon graduation. These students personify UM’s commitment to excellence and diversity in the development of “future leaders of our nation and the world.”
The University of Miami was chartered in 1925 by a group of citizens who felt an institution of higher learning was needed for the development of their young and growing community. The South Florida land boom was at its peak, resources appeared ample, optimism flowed, and expectations were high. Supporters of the institution believed that the community offered unique opportunities to develop inter-American studies, to further creative work in the arts and letters, and to conduct teaching and research programs in tropical studies.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 01 Nov 2023 |
| Country to study | United States |
| School to study | University of Miami |
| Type | Undergraduate |
| Sponsor | University of Miami |
| Gender | Men and Women |
Hammond Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for four years of undergraduate study at UM.
In addition to the criteria listed below, eligible students are required to apply for Early Decision I or Early Action and must submit all First-Year Admission Requirements by the November 1 deadline.
Open only to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Permanent Residents.
Deadline to apply for consideration is November 1 (Early Action or Early Decision I). Selected candidates for the Hammond Scholarship are prompted to submit an essay for consideration as finalists. The Selection Committee will review all essay submissions and identify the finalists whom they recommend to receive the Hammond Scholarship.
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 our interest-driven education.
Complete and submit the Common Application. Upon submitting, you will be asked to pay a $70 nonrefundable application fee. Be sure you use the same email address for every part of the application process, including registering for standardized tests.
If applying for Spring or Fall 2024, you will be required to submit a supplemental essay of 250 words.
Supplemental essay prompt:
Located within one of the most dynamic cities in the world, the University of Miami is a distinctive community with a variety of cultures, traditions, histories, languages, and backgrounds. The University of Miami is a values-based and purpose-driven postsecondary institution that embraces diversity and inclusivity in all its forms and strives to create a culture of belonging, where every person feels valued and has an opportunity to contribute.
Please describe how your unique experiences, challenges overcome, or skills acquired would contribute to our distinctive University community.
In addition, students will be asked to respond to one of seven prompts in a personal statement of 650 words or less.
These portions of the Common Application give you the opportunity to demonstrate your ability to develop your thoughts, to communicate them clearly, and to write them concisely conveying your unique voice. Please include a list of your extracurricular activities; these activities will be evaluated as part of the admission process.
For more details visit: University Of Miami website.