The Stamps Scholarship is UM’s most prestigious merit award available to students at the University of Miami.
University of Miami scholars are students from across the world whose varied experiences, achievements, and interests help cultivate the vibrant academic community that is the University of Miami.
Host : University of Miami Tagged: Undergraduate Scholarships Eligible Countries: All Countries Benefits: Full Scholarship • Tuition waiver • $12,000 enrichment fund • Accommodation Laptop + Health + Textbook Allowance • Meal Plan Deadline: November 1, 2022
Stamps Scholars receive a merit award equivalent to the full cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study which may be used toward study abroad, undergraduate research, unpaid internships, and other educational pursuits.
Scholarship Requirements
To be considered for the University of Miami Stamp scholarship, you must:
- Be an international student
- Complete and submit the Common Application Form.
- submit your official high school transcripts directly from your high school
- submit an ACT and/or SAT score (optional for spring or fall 2023)
- apply before November 1
Scholarship Duration and Reward
The award includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, University health insurance, textbooks, a laptop allowance, and access to a $12,000 enrichment fund, which may be used toward study abroad, undergraduate research, unpaid internships, and other educational pursuits.
Additional benefits of the Stamps Scholarship include being part of the Stamps Scholars on-campus and national communities, funding to support academic and scientific research projects, cultural and leadership programs, study abroad, conventions and other regional conferences, and invitations to online events and networking opportunities.
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Required Documents
To apply, candidates must be ready to submit the following documents;
- Complete Application Form
- Supplemental essay of 250 words or less
- Personal statement of 650 words or less.
- Official high school transcripts
- ACT and/or SAT scores (optional)
- English Proficiency Test scores (Non-native speakers)
- School Report by your high school guidance counselor
- One letter of recommendation/evaluation, which can be from either a school counselor or a teacher
- Financial Certification Form
- International applicants who are applying for need-based financial aid must also submit the CSS Profile
Find more details about the scholarship requirements here.
Method of Application
Early Decision I and Early Action applicants are automatically considered when they apply for early admission to UM by submitting all First-Year Admission Requirements by November 1.
Selected semi-finalist candidates for the Stamps Scholarship are asked to write a short response to a pre-determined essay prompt.
Finalists will be selected based on a review of candidates’ applications and supporting documents, including their responses to the pre-determined essay prompt, and notified of their status as finalists at the time of admission in late January.
Finalists will be interviewed by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation thereafter and Stamps Scholarship announcements will be made by early March.
Click on the link below to commence your application.
Deadline:
November 1, 2022
