Hamilton Relay Scholarship 2018

This scholarship is offered to students who are hearing impaired.

The goal of the Hamilton Relay Scholarship is to support students who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking in their post-secondary education. 

Deadline: March 1,2018
Scholarship recipients will be determined on or before April 30, 2018
Amount: $500

Eligibility Criteria

1.            Applicant must be a graduating high school senior who is deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or has difficulty speaking.

2.            Applicant must be a resident of one of the following states: CA, DC, GA, ID, IA, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MT, NM, NV, PA, TN, VA, or WA.  

3.            Applicant must complete and submit application, essay, letter of recommendation and signed talent release form to be eligible.

4.            Scholarship will be awarded to the selected applicant in each state after the Hamilton Relay Scholarship Committee reviews all applications submitted on or before the posted deadline.

Guidelines for Hamilton Relay Scholarship
1. Application packet must be completed and postmarked by March 1, 2018 and must include all of the following items:
a. Scholarship Application
b. Letter of Recommendation from faculty staff member at high school or from employer
c. One page essay as required (topic assigned on application)
d. Signed Talent Release Form

2. Mail the application and attachments to:
Hamilton Relay Scholarship Committee

1001 12^th Street

Aurora, NE 68818

Scholarship award recipients must complete and return a “Scholarship Recipient Agreement Form” and provide a copy of their Letter of Acceptance from the post-secondary school they will attend, allowing Hamilton to process payment directly to the school.

Please go to the website below to access the application documents. Also, applcation and guidelines are available in the guidnace college and career room in the scholarship drawer.

http://www.hamiltonrelay.com/index.html