University of Miami Stamps Scholarship 2027
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Description
The University of Miami's most prestigious merit award, giving access to a $12,000 enrichment fund, which may be used toward…
Full Description
The Stamps Scholarship is UM’s most prestigious merit award, recognizing exceptional students whose academic achievement, leadership, and curiosity position them to make the most of a University of Miami education. Stamps Scholars receive the full cost of attendance for eight semesters (10 semesters for students in five-year degree programs) or the completion of the first degree, whichever is sooner.
With the support of the Office of Academic Enhancement, Stamps Scholars take part in exclusive programs, benefit from one-on-one advising, participate in group community service efforts, and are personally referred for additional prestigious academic opportunities.
Amount
USD 12,000 – 12,000
Funding Types
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Application LinkDeadline
Nov 01, 2026
Expires in 27 days
Benefits
- Full cost of attendance for eight semesters (10 for five-year degree programs), or until completion of the first degree, whichever is sooner
- Tuition and fees
- On-campus housing
- Meal plan
- University health insurance
- Textbooks
- Laptop allowance
- Access to a $12,000 enrichment fund (subject to prior approval, may support study abroad, undergraduate research, unpaid internships, and other educational pursuits)
- Exclusive academic programs, one-on-one advising, and group community service opportunities via the Office of Academic Enhancement
- Personal referrals for additional prestigious academic opportunities
How to Apply
- Apply and be admitted under either the Early Decision I or Early Action admission plans.
- Semi-Finalists are contacted and selected to interview with the Stamps Scholarship Committee by mid-January.
- Finalists will be notified of their status as a Stamps Finalist at the time of Early Action decision release, late-January.
- Finalists interview with Stamps Foundation.
- Recipients will be announced in early-March.
Contact Us
Office of Undergraduate Admission
305-284-6000
admission@miami.edu
For more information, kindly visit University of Miami scholarship webpage
Required Documents
- Common Application (with Early Decision I or Early Action designation)
- No separate scholarship-specific documents required
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the Stamps Scholarship, you must apply and be admitted through either the Early Decision I or Early Action admission plans. There is no separate application outside of the Common Application to be considered. Stamps Scholars are selected through our holistic review process.
Terms and Conditions
A Stamps Scholar must complete a full-time undergraduate program of study with no fewer than 12 credit hours during each of the fall and spring semesters for a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the academic year must be maintained at the University of Miami, with the initial calculation at the end of the second semester of attendance. The award is subject to revision pending receipt of any grant, scholarship, or prepaid tuition and/or housing aid not anticipated at the time the award is made. Visit our Terms & Conditions page for more information.
The Stamps Scholarship differs from the Frost School of Music Stamps Scholars program. To learn more about the program, visit the Frost School of Music's Scholarships and Financial Support page.
