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Miami Hamilton Promise Scholarship

The Miami Hamilton Promise scholarship supports the retention and graduation of Miami University Regionals students. Its aim is to increase access to higher education, improve workforce development, and positively impact economic development in the city of Hamilton.

Scholarship Information

The Miami Hamilton Promise Scholarship covers the remaining cost of tuition and fees after all other financial aid has been applied for eligible students.

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Eligibility

  • First-time, new undergraduate student enrolling at Regionals full-time (12 credit hours or more) following high school graduation.
  • Lived (has a primary, permanent address) in the city of Hamilton during all four years of high school.
  • Graduated from, and attended all four years at, Hamilton High School, Stephen T. Badin High School, or Butler Tech from Hamilton City School District.
    • GED recipients and homeschoolers do not qualify.
    • Early high school graduates qualify in the fall semester following graduation.
  • Cumulative high school GPA of 2.5+ (unweighted).
  • Must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by the FAFSA.
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Application Process

  • Complete and submit the Miami Regionals Admission Application by April 1.
  • Submit your official high school transcript.
  • A separate scholarship application and ACT/SAT scores are not required.
    • Please note that submitting ACT/SAT scores could qualify you for additional scholarship opportunities.

What Does This Mean For You: 

No tuition costs for a high-quality Miami University degree!

Scholarship Renewal Requirements

This scholarship may be renewed for up to eight-consecutive semesters if you:
  • Maintain full-time enrollment (12 credit hours or more) as a Miami Regionals student each semester.
  • Take at least 51% of courses each semester at a Regional campus.
  • Maintain an annual cumulative GPA of at least 2.0.
  • Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be eligible for the Pell Grant as determined by the FAFSA each year.
  • Maintain a primary residence in the approved city limits.
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We Are Dedicated to Your Success

Beyond celebrating each new cohort of scholarship recipients with an awards ceremony, Miami Regionals will provide holistic support from day one to graduation. 

To help them reach their goals, Miami Regionals connects program participants to campus resources like TRIO student support services, academic advising, career services, counseling, tutoring, and much more.

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Our Partners

Miami Regionals partners with the City of Hamilton and the Hamilton Community Foundation to offer this program. The Miami Hamilton Promise Scholarship is made possible through the generosity of community donors.

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Scholarship Adjustments

Scholarships covering tuition and fees may be reduced if you receive additional aid that covers the same charges or if your total funding exceeds your cost of attendance. This includes resources such as the Miami University Staff/Family Fee Waiver, Ohio College Opportunity Grant (OCOG), War Orphans Scholarship, Post-9/11 G.I. Bill, Ohio National Guard benefits, ROTC awards, Miami Access Fellows, and others. In these cases, your scholarship may be adjusted to ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional funding guidelines.

Contact the One Stop

The One Stop assists Miami students and authorized family members with billing and payment, financial aid, registration, and student records.