NHAA Endowed Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen

Congratulations on your acceptance to Hampton University!

The NHAA, Inc. Incoming Freshman Endowed Scholarship is designed to support incoming freshmen who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and a commitment to contributing to the diverse student population at Hampton University. The application window is Wednesday, March 19 – Thursday, April 10, 2025.

To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must submit a completed application along with the following required documents:

• Scanned Copy of Hampton University Acceptance Letter (for high school students): Provide a scanned copy of your acceptance letter to Hampton University.

• Typed Essay: Write an essay addressing the following prompt: The lessons we take from obstacles we encounter can be fundamental to later success. Recount a time when you faced a challenge, setback, or failure. How did it affect you, and what did you learn from the experience?

• Official High School Transcript: Submit an official high school transcript signed and uploaded with your application.

• Letter of Recommendation from a School Official: Obtain one letter of recommendation from a school official such as a principal, counselor, teacher, or professor. The recommendation must be signed and uploaded with your application.

• Letter of Recommendation from a Community Member: Obtain one letter of recommendation from a community member such as a club sponsor, coach, church official, Hampton University alum, or other community leader. The recommendation must be signed and uploaded with your application.

Please note that applications missing any of the required documents or documents sent separately via email will automatically be disqualified.

The NHAA, Inc. Incoming Freshman Endowed Scholarship provides an opportunity for outstanding students to pursue their academic and personal goals at Hampton University. We encourage all eligible applicants to apply and showcase their potential to contribute positively to the Hampton University community. For more information and to access the scholarship application, please visit www.nhaainc.org. The deadline for application submission is April 10, 2025.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact scholarships@nhaainc.org.

Best of luck with your application!