The Stamps Scholars Program provides exceptional educational opportunities for remarkable students through partnerships in the U.S. and the U.K. It offers annual awards ranging from $20,000 to $98,000, averaging $80,000 to $392,000 over four years.
Application Deadine:
- January 5, 2027
Tell Me About The Award:
The Stamps Scholars Program, founded in 2006 by E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny, is one of the most prestigious scholarship communities in the world. It provides multi‑year scholarships to exceptional student leaders, enabling extraordinary educational experiences and leadership development.
Which Fields are Eligible?
- All undergraduate programs at participating partner schools.
- Some institutions also offer “walk‑on” scholarships for second‑ and third‑year students.
Type:
- Undergraduate Scholarship | Multi‑Year | U.S. & U.K. Partner Institutions
Who can Apply?
Applicants must:
- Apply directly to one of the partner schools.
- Demonstrate academic excellence, leadership potential, and community involvement.
- Meet the admission requirements of the chosen institution.
How are Applicants Selected?
- Selection is managed by partner universities, not the Foundation.
- Criteria include academic merit, leadership qualities, and extracurricular achievements.
- Terms and benefits vary by institution.
Which Countries Are Eligible?
- International and domestic students may apply, depending on partner school policies.
Where will the Award be Taken?
At one of the 38 partner institutions across the U.S. and U.K., including:
- Barry University; Miami, FL
- Boston College; Boston, MA
- College of William and Mary; Williamsburg, VA
- Dartmouth College; Hanover, NH
- Elizabethtown College; Elizabethtown, PA
- Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta, GA
- Georgia State University; Atlanta, GA
- Louisiana State University; Baton Rouge, LA
- Mercer University; Macon, GA
- Morehouse College; Atlanta, GA
- New York University; New York, NY
- North Carolina State University; Raleigh, NC
- Northeastern University; Boston, MA
- Purdue University; West Lafayette, IN
- Queens’ College, Cambridge (UK)
- The Ohio State University; Columbus, OH
- University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine; Philadelphia, PA
- Tulane University; New Orleans, LA
- United States Air Force Academy; Colorado Springs, CO
- United States Military Academy; West Point, NY
- United States Naval Academy; Annapolis, MD
- University of Arizona; Tucson, AZ
- University of Chicago; Chicago, IL
- University of Connecticut; Storrs, CT
- University of Florida; Gainesville, FL
- University of Georgia; Athens, GA
- University of Illinois; Urbana, IL
- University of Miami; Coral Gables, FL
- University of Miami; Frost School of Music
- University of Michigan; Ann Arbor, MI
- University of Mississippi; Oxford, MS
- University of Missouri; Columbia, MO
- University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame, IN
- University of Oregon; Eugene, OR
- University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh, PA
- University of South Carolina; Columbia, SC
- University of Texas at Austin; Austin, TX
- University of Virginia, Darden School of Business
- Virginia Tech; Blacksburg, VA
- Wake Forest University; Winston‑Salem, NC
Note:
Some schools are not accepting applications for the Stamps Scholarship at this time:
- UVA’s Darden School of Business
- University of Michigan
- United States Naval Academy
- Queens’ College Cambridge
(Note: Some schools, such as UVA’s Darden School of Business, University of Michigan, Queens’ College Cambridge, and the U.S. Naval Academy, are not accepting applications at this time.)
How Many Awards?
- Varies by institution; awards are highly competitive.
What is the Benefit of the Award?
- Annual awards ranging from $20,000 – $98,000.
- Four‑year totals average $80,000 – $392,000.
- Additional funding for study abroad, academic conferences, and leadership training.
- Access to advisors, leadership opportunities, and enrichment activities.
- Membership in a prestigious community of scholars, many of whom also receive Rhodes, Fulbright, Goldwater, Marshall, Beinecke, and NSF scholarships.
How Long Will the Award Last?
- Typically four years (for first‑year students).
- Some institutions offer shorter “walk‑on” scholarships for later entrants.
How to Apply:
- Identify a partner school.
- Apply directly to the institution.
- Follow the school’s scholarship application process.
- Scholarship terms and benefits vary by institution.
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