The Wesleyan University Hamilton Prize for Creativity is a four-year full-tuition scholarship to be awarded to the incoming student, beginning with Wesleyan's Class of 2021, whose work of creative written expression is judged to best reflect the originality, artistry, and dynamism embodied in Broadway's Hamilton. Winner of eleven 2016 Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Hamilton tells the story of our country's youngest founding father: Alexander Hamilton, a brash young immigrant who changed the course of history. The scholarship was established in honor of Hamilton writer, composer, and lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda '02 and director Thomas Kail ' 99- award-winning Wesleyan alumni who embody the university's spirit of boldness, creativity, and experimentation.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THE HAMILTON PRIZE? ARE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ELIGIBLE?
WHAT ABOUT EARLY DECISION APPLICANTS?
All incoming first-year students at Wesleyan are eligible to apply for the Hamilton Prize, whether they apply through early decision or in the regular decision round.
PRIZE AMOUNT: The Wesleyan University Hamilton Prize for Creativity is a four-year full-tuition scholarship worth more than $200,000 in total.
APPLY at Wesleyan.edu/admission
DEADLINES: Completed applications must be received on or before January 1, 2017. The Prize Committee will notify the scholarship recipient no later than May 31, 2017