AHS selects 35 underserved high school juniors for their academic, personal, service, and entrepreneurial accomplishments, to participate in its no-cost, 5-year empowerment program. These students receive mentorship, practical guidance, and a comprehensive network of support. Additionally, each Junior is awarded a $500 scholarship.
| Who should apply? | Students with “demonstrated need” |
| Eligible Grade Levels | Juniors |
| Application Cost | Free |
| Award | $500 scholarship |
| Opens | November 7, 2021 (now open) |
| Deadline | January 26, 2022 |
| Decisions Released | Finalists: March 2022 Final decision: April 2022 |
| Location | New York City, NY (weeklong program, fully-funded, compulsory for the program) |
| Selectivity | 35 students per year |
| Link | https://www.hamiltonscholars.org/ |
Application Requirements
- high school junior (c/o 2023)
- live in the US
- annual household income under $100,000
- minimum UW GPA of 3.5
Application Process
Round 1 (opens Nov. 7, due Jan. 26, 2022)
- two 500-word essays, extracurricular list w/ descriptions, other basic info
- Letter of Recommendation optional, due Feb 2, 2022
Round 2 (March 2022)
- 60 finalists are notified, sign up for phone interview
April 2022: Winners are notified
Notes
- priority given to first-gen and/or low-income people with extenuating circumstances
- program runs over 5 years, with a different leadership conference
- HS senior: NYC leader week (2022)
- College freshman: Seattle leader week (2023)
- College sophomore: International leader week (in Guatamala, 2024)
- College junior: Texas Leader Week (in Dallas, 2025)
- looking for high-achieving and service-focused people who possess grit and perseverance