Hampden-Sydney College, VA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
55%
Tuition
$43,398
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#96 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Student Government President Scholarship.
Type
Automatic
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
For over 235 years Hampden-Sydney College has attracted men with the desire and talent to develop their leadership skills. The graduates of Hampden-Sydney have both the preparation and the conviction to serve in leadership positions in our state, nation, and world. Any accepted applicant who is the President of the Student Government at his high school will receive the Student Government President Scholarship.
Allan Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$30,000
Required GPA
4
Required SAT
1450
Required Act
32
Mid 50 ACT
23-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
Hampden-Sydney expects Allan Scholars to be clearly dedicated to the pursuit of wide-ranging excellence. To qualify for consideration as an Allan Scholar, students must exhibit both independent thought and intellectual curiosity beyond that required of other students. Normally an entering freshman class will include from three to five Allan Scholars.
Alumni Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
Alumni Scholarships are 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.
Davis Fellowship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
Davis Fellowship - full-tuition scholarship and is awarded every other year to one member of the incoming class matriculating at Hampden-Sydney College. In his high school years, the Davis Fellow will have demonstrated intellectual competence, energy, competitive instincts, and passion in an area of special interest-whether that be in intellectual achievements, the arts, the sciences, student leadership positions, extracurricular activities, civic affairs, community service, or other endeavors. The Davis Fellow will have the drive and tenacity to endure hardship in pursuit of personal goals, and will be a competitor and risk-taker. Finally, he will have shown compassion for those around him, especially for those with whom he lives and works. In college and after, he will use the skills and standards of his liberal education to reach high levels of performance and leadership in society. The Davis Fellowship recognizes potential, as identified by a teacher, minister, or coach, more than
Davis Fellowship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
Davis Fellowship - full-tuition scholarship and is awarded every other year to one member of the incoming class matriculating at Hampden-Sydney College. In his high school years, the Davis Fellow will have demonstrated intellectual competence, energy, competitive instincts, and passion in an area of special interest-whether that be in intellectual achievements, the arts, the sciences, student leadership positions, extracurricular activities, civic affairs, community service, or other endeavors. The Davis Fellow will have the drive and tenacity to endure hardship in pursuit of personal goals, and will be a competitor and risk-taker. Finally, he will have shown compassion for those around him, especially for those with whom he lives and works. In college and after, he will use the skills and standards of his liberal education to reach high levels of performance and leadership in society. The Davis Fellowship recognizes potential, as identified by a teacher, minister, or coach, more than
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$12,000
Required GPA
3.3
Required SAT
1100
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
For candidates who have either a grade-point average of 3.3 or better and at least 1100 on the SAT (or 23 composite on the ACT), or at least 1200 on the SAT (25 Composite on the ACT) and strong academic performance in a rigorous college-preparatory program.
Madison Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride Plus
Required GPA
4
Required SAT
1450
Required Act
32
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
Madison Scholarship - The Madison Scholarship Selection Committee will invite 5 students (male) to compete and interview on campus in March for the scholarship. In addition to GPA and ACT/SAT scores listed, candidates are expected to rank in the top 5% of their high school class (if reported).
Madison Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride Plus
Required GPA
4
Required SAT
1450
Required Act
32
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
Madison Scholarship - The Madison Scholarship Selection Committee will invite 5 students (male) to compete and interview on campus in March for the scholarship. In addition to GPA and ACT/SAT scores listed, candidates are expected to rank in the top 5% of their high school class (if reported).
Patrick Henry Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$21,000
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
1300
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
Patrick Henry Scholarships recognize students who stand out among their classmates. Candidates must have demonstrated leadership by participating in numerous activities both in their school and in their community. Their participation must have led to positions of responsibility as evidence of the confidence and respect of both peers and adults.
There must also be evidence of strong academic achievement within a competitive college preparatory program. Rank in class, while not required to be as high, must still be impressive in relation to the program in which the candidate is enrolled
President Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$18,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1150
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1221
Description
President Scholarship is an academic scholarships offered to students with strong academic performance in a rigorous college-preparatory program.
Venable Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
4
Required SAT
1400
Required Act
30
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1020-1220
Description
For consideration as a Venable Scholar, students must have mastered a demanding academic program and must also present evidence of independent scholarship and demonstrate the promise of sustaining intellectual achievement in college. Between ten and fifteen Venable Scholars are normally enrolled in each year's class. Successful candidates will rank high in relation to their peers in secondary school classes, having demonstrated the ability to perform at an exemplary level in a challenging academic environment.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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