Program Benefits

Award Benefits

Oliver Hill Scholars who have also received the Presidential Scholarship will retain the Presidential Scholarship (one third tuition) and receive an additional award as an Oliver Hill Scholar so that these two awards, combined, are equal to one half tuition. In addition to this tuition award, Scholars receive the specific benefits of the Oliver Hill Scholars Program listed below.

 Oliver Hill Scholars who are Richmond Scholars also receive the following additional benefits of the Oliver Hill Scholars Program.

 Additional benefits of being an Oliver Hill Scholar include:

  • Enrichment programming including retreats and social activities designed to build the Scholar community
  • Bi-weekly Oliver Hill Scholar Seminars
  • Matching with a professional mentor through the Oliver Hill Scholars Mentor Network
  • Priority course registration within the student’s class
  • Priority housing selection provided housing applications are submitted by the deadline
  • Eligibility for a one-time enrichment grant of up to $5,500

Scholarship Renewal, Responsibilities, and Terms and Conditions

The Oliver Hill Scholar award may be renewed for up to eight semesters of full-time undergraduate study during the regular academic year (fall and spring terms) at the University of Richmond. Full time undergraduate enrollment is 3.5 to 6 units per semester. The award may be used at an approved University of Richmond Study Abroad program for up to two of the eight semesters of eligibility. The scholarship cannot be used for a non-Richmond Study Abroad program.

This award will be renewed annually provided the scholar meets the criteria outlined below. The amount of the award will be adjusted annually so that it equals one half tuition each year.

Academic Requirements

Oliver Hill Scholars are expected to be academically successful and leaders in the classroom. At a minimum, they will:

  • Maintain full-time enrollment
  • Maintain a minimum 3.00 cumulative grade point average

Participation Requirements

Oliver Hill Scholars are expected to be engaged participants in the Oliver Hill Scholar community. They will:

  • Attend and participate in the OHS Seminar series, missing no more than two seminars each semester.
  • Attend the OHS annual retreat
  • Participate in one OHS Community Service Project each semester

 Community Requirements

In addition, Scholars must continue to display the traits of character, good citizenship, leadership, and scholarship which were demonstrated prior to matriculation. Scholars must comply with the Standards of Student Conduct set forth in the University of Richmond Student Handbook. 

Scholars who fail to meet the academic, participation, and community requirements above may be placed on probation in the program or removed from the program.