Achievement Awards

PRESIDENT'S AWARDS

$15,000 grant
For candidates who have exhibited significant leadership in their school or community and who have either a grade-point average of 3.5 or better and at least 1100 on the SAT (or 24 composite on the ACT), or at least 1200 on the SAT (27 Composite on the ACT) and, in the opinion of Hampden-Sydney College, strong academic performance in a rigorous college-preparatory program.

DEAN'S AWARDS

$10,000 grant
For candidates who have exhibited significant leadership in their school or community and who have either a grade-point average of 3.3 or better and at least 1050 on the SAT (or 23 composite on the ACT), or at least 1150 on the SAT (25 Composite on the ACT) and, in the opinion of Hampden-Sydney College, strong academic performance in a rigorous college-preparatory program.

ALUMNI AWARDS

$5,000 grant
For candidates who show strong academic performance and who, in the opinion of Hampden-Sydney College, have exhibited outstanding leadership in their school or community through involvement in clubs, organizations, publications, scouting, church activities, or volunteer work. All grade-point averages stated in these scholarships are cumulative from the 9th grade through the first semester of the 12th grade. All SAT scores include the Critical Reading and Math subscores. If you qualify for more than one of these Scholarships, you will be given the award which carries the highest recognition. Additional funding beyond these awards is possible through our regular financial aid program, based on a student's financial need as determined by the FAFSA.

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