University of Miami Stamps Scholarship 2023

The distinctive quality of the Stamps scholarships program is that it helps the students and promising future leaders pursue their higher studies in order to achieve their educational and life goals.

About University of Miami

A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is a vibrant and diverse academic community focused on teaching and learning, the discovery of new knowledge, and service to the South Florida region and beyond.

The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. Established in 1925 during the region’s famous real estate boom, UM is a major research university engaged in $324 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually.

Benefits of University of Miami Stamps Scholarship

1. Stamps Scholars receive a merit award equivalent to the full cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study.

• 1. Tuition and fees,
  2. On-campus housing,
  3. A meal plan,
  4. University health insurance,
  5. tTextbooks,
  6. A laptop allowance, and
  7. Access to a $12,000 enrichment fund, which may be used toward study abroad, undergraduate research, unpaid internships, and other educational pursuits. (Enrichment fund expenses are subject to prior approval by the Office of the Provost.)
     Additional benefits of the Stamps Scholarship include;
  8. 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.

Requirements for University of Miami Stamps Scholarship

1. Candidate must apply to the University of Miami before the deadline
2. Applicants are automatically considered for the Stamps Scholarship provided they apply before the deadline.

A Stamps Scholarship holder must;

1. 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.
2. Maintain 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.
3. 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.
4. Visit the Terms & Conditions page for more information.

Documents Required for Application

1. Letter of recommendation
2. Academic transcripts
3. ACT/SAT Score
4. TOEFL/IELTS Score

How to Apply for University of Miami Stamps Scholarship 2023

1. All applications are done online via the university’s application portal.
   Selected semi-finalist candidates for the Stamps Scholarship are asked to write a short response to a pre-determined essay prompt.
2. 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.
3. Finalists will be interviewed by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation thereafter and Stamps Scholarship announcements will be made by early March.

Application Deadline

November 1, 2023.

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