Hiram is the only college in the country that offers students two formats for scholastic study. Called the Hiram Plan, our academic calendar improves on the traditional, two-semester structure common to most liberal arts schools. Like other schools, Hiram's academic year consists of two, 15-week semesters. Each semester is further divided into two sessions- a 12-week, during which students take three academic courses, and a 3-week, when students focus on a single course.

International applicants are eligible to compete for merit-based Global Scholarships. They range up to a maximum of $19,000 per year and are renewable annually for up to four years of study.

To be considered, a completed application for admission must be received no later than February 15 for the fall intake and no later than October 1 for the spring intake, ie 1 October 2011 for Spring 2012 intake.

There is no separate scholarship application. The application for admission and all supporting documents are used in the scholarship process.

The scholarship committee evaluates each student's file in its entirety. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic preparation and performance, standardized test scores, class rank, teacher evaluations, personal essay, and individual skills and talents. The strongest emphasis is placed on academic performance.

First-Year candidates must submit evidence of successful progress toward or completion of secondary school. This can be documented with diplomas, certificates, and/or results of external or school leaving examinations appropriate to your secondary educational program. These may include, but are not limited to SSC/HSC, CXC, Advanced Subsidiary, A-level, WAEC, and other comparable measures.

If you are in the process of completing your final year and final documents and results are not yet available, Hiram will make the admission decision on the basis of current and predicted grades. The school can report predicted grades on the international supplement to the secondary school report which is available on the Common Application website. Students admitted on the basis of predicted grades will be required to submit original/certified true copies of final credentials after they are issued. If there are questions regarding credentials, please contact the admission office for clarification.

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For questions or concerns, you may contact us by email at interal@hiram.edu.

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