Applications are now open for the University of Miami Stamps Scholarship 2025 – a fully funded undergraduate scholarship opportunity for high-achieving high school seniors. Recognized as the most prestigious merit-based award offered by the University of Miami, this scholarship is designed to support exceptional academic and leadership potential.
Scholarship Benefits
The University of Miami Stamps Scholarship covers:
- Full tuition and fees
- On-campus housing
- Meal plan
- University health insurance
- Textbooks
- Laptop allowance
- A $12,000 enrichment fund for:
- Study abroad programs
- Undergraduate research
- Unpaid internships
- Academic conferences or other educational pursuits
(Note: Enrichment fund expenses require prior approval by the Office of the Provost)
Location
Country: United States
University: University of Miami
Degree Level: Undergraduate
Scholarship Type: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to exceptional high school seniors from around the world.
- Applicants must apply for early admission and submit all First-Year Admission Requirements by November 1.
- No separate scholarship application is needed—students are automatically considered upon applying to UM.
How to Apply
- Create an account and apply through the Common Application portal:
Apply Now via Common App - Ensure you complete all First-Year Admission Requirements before November 1.
- No separate application is required for the scholarship—just apply to the university!
Selection Process
- Semi-finalists will be required to respond to a pre-determined essay prompt.
- Finalists are selected based on:
- Academic excellence
- Extracurricular involvement
- Leadership potential
- Essay quality and overall application
- Finalists are notified in late January.
- Interviews conducted by the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation.
- Scholarship offers made in early March.
- Recipients will attend a scholarship program in early April to engage with faculty and fellow scholars.
Additional Benefits
- Become part of the Stamps Scholars community at UM and nationwide.
- Access to research funding, leadership training, and study abroad opportunities.
- Invitations to networking events, online summits, and national conventions.
Academic Requirements
- Maintain full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credit hours per semester).
- Complete at least 24 credit hours per academic year.
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Awards may be adjusted based on other financial aids received.
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