Hampshire College

JAMES BALDWIN SCHOLARS PROGRAM ENDOWMENT FUND

Named after preeminent African-American writer and scholar James Baldwin, who taught at Hampshire College, the James Baldwin Scholars Program was founded in 1992 as part of an urban outreach initiative by the college. The Baldwin Scholars Program provides talented students of color from underserved communities an opportunity to develop and improve the skills necessary for college success through coursework and tutorial support at Hampshire.

Baldwin Scholars receive a scholarship that fully meets program costs for one year including: tuition, room and board, and other expenses. During the academic year, Scholars live on campus and enroll in a reduced course schedule of regular Hampshire courses including a first year tutorial and writing course. Particular attention is given to developing the written and analytic skills essential to carrying out rigorous coursework, independent study, and research at Hampshire.

Increased funding for the James Baldwin Scholars Program would ensure that Hampshire continues to offer full financial support to Baldwin Scholars for years to come. It would also allow the program to expand to include more students and expand recruiting in urban areas.

Other funding opportunities include: enhancing the academic support and opportunities provided to students by adding additional writing support, increasing funding for internships and study abroad, and offering community-building events like field trips and special co-curricular activities.

Thank you for helping to endow Hampshire’s Future.

Funding Opportunities

Endow the James Baldwin Scholars Program: $10 million

Endow James Baldwin Scholar Program Director: $3 million

Endow full financial aid for one James Baldwin Scholar: $1 million

Endow writing support for James Baldwin Scholars through additional faculty support: Visiting Faculty Fund: $ 200,000

Endow student internships: $60,000 per internship, $600,000 for 10 internships

Endow yearly James Baldwin community event: $40,000

Endow Baldwin Scholar Div II and Div III research and travel fund: $15,000