Phillips Scholarship Program application for the 2027- 2028 cohort is open!

Written by Staff

October 23, 2026

We are excited to announce that the Phillips Scholarship Program application for the 2027- 2028 cohort is open!   Phillips Scholars create and test innovative ideas that address an unmet community need by running their own summer projects. Students come together as a cohort to develop their leadership skills and prepare for their projects. Scholars receive a $6,000 scholarship and $4,000 stipend to support their summer project work and $500 for project supplies. Ten students from 15 eligible Minnesota Private Colleges will be selected. The Hamline deadline to apply is January 25, 2027.  Students will submit the paper application to the Hamline Financial Aid Office:     Students are eligible if they:
  • Are enrolled full-time at Hamline
  • Demonstrate financial need
  • Are a first-year or second year in the spring of 2027 (third years are no longer eligible)
  • Aspire to address a significant need within a particular community
  • Demonstrate interest in civic engagement
  • Can participate in all required program trainings and events
  • Can complete a community engagement project in Minnesota during the summer of 2028
The Phillips Scholarship Program will take approximately 5-10 hours of planning per week during 2027-28 academic year, plus a summer 2028-time commitment of 10-15 hours per week. In addition, Phillips Scholars are required to attend in-person training throughout the year and a two-day retreat. This program requires students to stay in Minnesota during summer 2028 to conduct their projects. Please be sure to have the capacity to fulfill this commitment when applying.  Informational sessions are being held if you are interested in learning more about the program.  The details for these sessions are:
  • Tuesday, December 8 11:00 – 11:30am - Register Here 
  • Tuesday, January 12, 12:00 – 12:30pm - Register Here 
To obtain an application or if you have any questions, please contact the Hamline Financial Aid Office at finaid@hamline.edu or 651-523-3000.