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πŸ’° Hampshire College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
4
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$2,000-$40,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$40,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Hampshire College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $2,000-$40,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $57,158, students receiving the largest award pay about $17,158 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Hampshire College

Tuition & fees
$57,158
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Largest annual award
$40,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$17,158/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $15,958), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Hampshire College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Hampshire College β€” no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Massachusetts Guarantee Achievement Award
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Award for students who complete their associate degree at a Massachusetts community college with a GPA above 3.00.
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Massachusetts Guarantee Excellence Award
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Award for students who complete their associate degree at a Massachusetts community college with a GPA above 3.50.
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Other scholarships at Hampshire College (2)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Merit Scholarships
$32,000-$40,000/yr
Renewable merit-based scholarships awarded to candidates demonstrating exceptional promise.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: Transfer Students
$35,000/yr
Merit scholarship for admitted transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa National Honor Society.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Hampshire College

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Hampshire College scholarships

How much merit aid does Hampshire College give?

Published awards range $2,000-$40,000/yr. Hampshire College lists 4 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Hampshire College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Hampshire College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$40,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Hampshire College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 70% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Hampshire College?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

When is the scholarship deadline at Hampshire College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Hampshire College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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