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.
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.
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.
Must be 24 years of age or younger as of the Submittal Deadline.
Must have received an acceptance letter for the upcoming fall semester from a U.S.-based college or university.
Must provide a complete undergraduate transcript showing the awarded degree.
Must be a first-time full-time student in a graduate or post-baccalaureate professional program.
Must be fluent in English and provide English proficiency test results.
Must submit a Graduation Schedule prepared and approved by the institution’s Department Chair.
Must contribute towards educational costs by working 240 hours from January 1 to September 1 before the fall semester each year (employment or paid internships must be supervised and compensated).
Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
Applicants who have already earned a university degree may apply, provided they begin the UNIDIR Graduate Program within one year of their graduation date.
Preference will be given to applicants with backgrounds in international relations, political science, social sciences, international law, and gender studies
Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and written/oral communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe InDesign.
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is another leading research university. NTU is known for its focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.
International applicants can apply for scholarships at NTU University to study Master, PhD, or Master by Research programs. Undergraduate applicants can apply for the Nanyang President’s Graduate Scholarship.