The Hamilton Award recognizes young people for their academic, personal, service and entrepreneurial accomplishments; students across the nation are selected annually as winners of the Hamilton Award and subsequently enrolled in AHS' five-year Empowerment Program. All applicants should be college-bound high school juniors who are committed to participating in this rigorous five-year curriculum. Applicants must also be high-achieving and service-focused, possess grit and perseverance, and have demonstrated need. They must live in the United States, applicants don't have to be a resident. Applicants must be committed to participating in the rigorous curriculum and be able to attend Year 1 Leader Week. Please visit the award's website for more information.