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Fifteen years ago, Hamilton College committed to the promise of need-blind admission. While we are immensely proud of this promise and are thrilled to see its results in action, the work continues, and we rely on your support to fulfill our commitment.
The Hamilton Fund provides resources for financial aid and requires the support of donors to help sustain this critical promise. As we welcome President Steven Tepper and Vice President of Enrollment John T. McLaughlin, we set our sights on an energizing future and proudly announce a new scholarship initiative: The Hamilton Fund Scholarship. 

Your gift of $5,000 or more per year over the course of four years will support current scholarship aid and provide access to the College’s world-class curriculum for even more students. This initiative is a fantastic way to help meet the financial needs of students from all walks of life.

When you make a gift to The Hamilton Fund Scholarship, you help us fulfill our twin promises of need-blind admission for all domestic first-year students and meeting 100% of the demonstrated financial need of all our students. This gift will allow you to deepen your relationship with the students who benefit from The Hamilton Fund Scholarship and create an invaluable impact on their lives. 

Participation Details

Pledge $20,000 or more over four years ($5,000 or more per year). 

Receive an annual report highlighting the students who are benefiting from your generosity as they make the most of the Hamilton experience.

Give a gift today to promote and empower the students of tomorrow.

If you have questions or would like to discuss your options for contributing to The Hamilton Fund Scholarship, contact Frankie Lapertosa in Advancement at 315-859-3050 or flaperto@hamilton.edu.

Scholarship aid: it’s working

If you are wondering about the impact of alumni gifts on financial aid and the results of 15 years of need-blind admission, here are some financial aid facts:

  • 100%

    Percent of demonstrated financial need met for every student admitted to Hamilton.

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  • $59+ Million

    The amount committed to the annual financial aid budget.

    Roughly 1 in 5

    students receive Pell Grants

  • 50%

    Approximate percentage of students receiving financial aid each year.

    $58,588

    Average financial aid award (including scholarship/grant, student loan, work-study)

Contact

Frankie Lapertosa

Sr. Associate Director, Leadership Giving

Help us provide an accessible education, offer innovative resources and programs, and foster intellectual exploration.

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