Scholarship Details
The Hammond Scholarship includes the full cost of tuition for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.
Hammond Timeline
Apply and be admitted under either the Early Decision I or Early Action admission plans.
All students who apply by the November 1 deadline are automatically considered for the scholarship.
School counselors and current or former Hammond Scholars may submit an optional nomination, but a nomination is not required. The nomination form will be available here on September 1 and must be submitted by November 13.
Hammond Scholars are notified of their selection at the time of Early Action decision release, late January.
Scholarship Story
Honoring the legacy of the University’s first director of minority affairs, the Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship, is awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to their surrounding community.
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Hammond Scholarship, you must apply and be admitted through either the Early Decision I or Early Action admission plans. There is no separate application outside of the Common Application to be considered. The Hammond Scholarship is open only to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents.
Terms and Conditions
A Hammond Scholar must complete a full-time undergraduate program of study with no fewer than 12 credit hours during each of the fall and spring semesters for a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the academic year must be maintained at the University of Miami, with the initial calculation at the end of the second semester of attendance. The award is subject to revision pending receipt of any grant, scholarship, or prepaid tuition and/or housing aid not anticipated at the time the award is made. Visit our Terms & Conditions page for more information.
Contact Us
Office of Undergraduate Admission
305-284-6000
admission@miami.edu
