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Scholarships may include full or partial tuition and are based solely on merit. These scholarships will renew annually until the time of graduation as long as the student remains in good academic standing. Nominated students must possess a demonstrated record of academic achievement, exemplary character and leadership, and well-rounded participation within their school and community.  \nNomination Criteria:  \n• ‘A’ average in all classes, top 10% of current class, and top 10% in national testing  \n• Demonstrated leadership and/or a positive contribution to a group or cause  \n• Completion of Hammond’s admission application, along with two teacher recommendations and a defined essay  \n• Interview  \nScholarship Application Deadline:  \nFebruary 2, 2026  \nApplication Steps:  \n• Students should submit a nomination form, completed by a third party.  \n• Students are required to take the SSAT and should sign up as soon as possible. Information and test dates can be [found at](found at www.ssat.org)[ ](found at www.ssat.org)[www.ssat.org](found at www.ssat.org).  \n• Students must complete the full Hammond application including two teacher recommendations, and a writing sample.  \n• Students must submit supporting school records to include the most recent report card, transcript, and standardized test scores.  \n• Students should schedule an interview prior to the February 2nd deadline.  \n• Students are required to submit an additional essay, using one of the following prompts:  \nWhat are the characteristics of a good leader? When have you demonstrated these traits?  \nor  \nWhat (or who) inspires you?  \nFor questions or to request a nomination form, please contact the  \nAdmission Office at (803) 776-0295.","cbCaidFAhYPpUJjA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaidFAhYPpUJjA","pdf",211959,"English","# Hammond Scholars Program\n## Nomination Criteria\n## Scholarship Application Deadline\n## Application Steps","[{\"question\":\"What is the Hammond Scholars Program?\",\"answer\":\"The Hammond Scholars Program seeks academically promising 9th and 10th graders who are leaders in their class and community, offering merit-based scholarships for tuition.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the main eligibility criteria for the Hammond Scholars Program?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants need an 'A' average, to be in the top 10% of their class and in national testing, demonstrate leadership, and complete the application process which includes recommendations, an essay, and an interview.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the deadline for the scholarship application?\",\"answer\":\"The scholarship application deadline is February 2, 2026. 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