The University of Miami in the USA is inviting applicants for Stamps Scholarship for international students in the 2020/21 academic session.
The Stamps Scholarship is UM’s most prestigious merit award available to students at the University of Miami. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors.
Stamps Scholars receive the full cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study at UM. 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, conferences, leadership development, and other educational purposes mutually agreed upon by the University of Miami and Stamps Family Charitable Foundation.*
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.
*Enrichment fund expenses are subject to prior approval by the Office of the Provost.
Worth of Award
- Stamps Scholars receive the full cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study at UM.
- 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, conferences, leadership development, and other educational purposes mutually agreed upon by the University of Miami and Stamps Family Charitable Foundation.*
Eligibility
- 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
- Selected candidates for the Stamps Scholarship are invited to participate in the Scholarship Weekend at the University of Miami in the spring.
- During this two-day weekend program, candidates will meet with UM faculty and current scholars and learn more about their interest-driven education. After the weekend, a selection committee identifies finalists whom they recommend to receive the Stamps Scholarship based on the students’ overall achievement and performance during the weekend.
- Finalists participate in an additional interview with the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation.
How to Apply
- Applications must be completed through their website
Deadline: Application closes November 1, 2020.