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RAMP Scholarships

RAMP supports student achievement through scholarship opportunities that expand access to higher education, encourage research and creative work, and strengthen the development of emerging scholars.

Dr. Frank T. Hawkins ScholarshipDr. Mary S. Hawkins Scholarship
Scholarship OverviewFrank T. Hawkins AwardMary S. Hawkins AwardApplication Information
Student Support

Two scholarship pathways. One commitment to student success.

Each scholarship supports a distinct dimension of RAMP's mission: access and opportunity through the Dr. Frank T. Hawkins Scholarship Award, and research development through the Dr. Mary S. Hawkins Scholarship Award.

Dr. Frank T. Hawkins Scholarship Award

Created in honor of Dr. Frank T. Hawkins, the scholarship supports students in higher education and promotes access, research, creative work, and academic opportunity for students of color and economically disadvantaged students.

3 AwardsScholarships offered
$1,500 EachUndergraduate and graduate support
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Dr. Mary S. Hawkins Scholarship Award

The Dr. Mary S. Hawkins Scholarship aims to encourage and strengthen research skills by supporting a student researcher in higher education.

$1,000Scholarship amount
December 31Application deadline
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Dr. Frank T. Hawkins Scholarship Award

Promoting access, research, and opportunity

The award advances two central objectives while supporting undergraduate and graduate students.

01

Promote Educational Access

Promote access to quality education at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

02

Encourage Research and Creativity

Promote the spirit of research and creative work among students of color and/or economically disadvantaged students.

2026 Scholarship Cycle

Dr. Frank T. Hawkins Scholarship application dates

MAR 31
Applications AvailableThe application becomes available.
APR 30
Application DeadlineCompleted applications must be submitted.
JUN 7
Awardees SelectedScholarship recipients are selected.
FALL
Funds DistributedThe award is distributed for the Fall 2026 semester.
Frank T. Hawkins Award Eligibility

Guidelines and requirements

Academic Eligibility

Undergraduate Sophomore2.75 GPA
Master's Student3.0 GPA
Doctoral Student3.2 GPA

Additional Requirements

  • Submit at least two letters of recommendation.
  • One letter must come from a current RAMP member.
  • One letter must come from a faculty member or administrator explaining why the applicant should receive the scholarship.
  • Applicants must have attended at least one RAMP conference.
  • Awardees must have the Bursar verify enrollment and the address where scholarship funds will be sent.
  • Funds will be sent to the institution's foundation for distribution.
Dr. Mary S. Hawkins Scholarship Award

Strengthening student research skills

The applicant must be a current student member of RAMP and be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral program at the time of submission.

$1,000Scholarship amount
December 31Application deadline
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APA 7th EditionSubmission must use APA 7th edition.
2
Title of PresentationInclude the title of the presentation.
3
AbstractInclude an abstract.
4
State of the ProblemClearly present the state of the problem.
5
Methods & ResultsDescribe the methods and results.
6
ConclusionsPresent the conclusions of the study.
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Educational or Scientific Importance of the StudyExplain the educational or scientific importance of the study.
8
ReferencesInclude complete references.
Application Information

How to prepare scholarship submissions

Dr. Frank T. Hawkins Scholarship

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Complete the ApplicationComplete the official scholarship application and submit all required materials for consideration.
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Observe the Application WindowApplications are available March 31 and close April 30. Awardees are selected by June 7, with funds distributed for the Fall 2026 semester.
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Submit Verification MaterialsCompleted verification forms and recommendation letters should be submitted as PDF attachments to rampscholars@gmail.com.

Email Subject

RAMP FTH Scholarship Award Application - Verification Form for [YOUR NAME]

Dr. Mary S. Hawkins Scholarship

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Use the Required Subject LineThe electronic submission must read “Mary S. Hawkins Scholarship Competition” in the subject line.
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Attach a Cover PageInclude the full title of the article, student's name, institutional affiliation, email address, and phone number of the person to whom inquiries regarding the research paper should be directed.
3
Protect Anonymous ReviewThe author's name should appear on the cover page only.
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Include the AbstractA single-paragraph abstract of 250 words should precede the main body of the manuscript.

Submission Subject Line

Mary S. Hawkins Scholarship Competition