Stamps Scholars Program: Multi-Year Scholarships for Student Leaders

The Stamps Scholars Program awards multi-year scholarships to driven and talented student leaders to help them achieve their goals. They partner with visionary colleges and universities to enable extraordinary educational experiences. Scholars receive annual awards that range from $6,000 to $90,000 with additional funds for enrichment activities such as study abroad, academic conferences, and leadership training.

The Stamps Scholars Program was founded by E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny in 2006, with the purpose of enabling extraordinary educational experiences for extraordinary students. The Stamps Scholars Program, with its partner schools, seeks students who demonstrate academic merit, strong leadership potential, and exceptional character.

Additional Benefits

• Being part of the Stamps Scholars on-campus and national communities
• Funding to support academic and scientific research projects, cultural and leadership programs, and study abroad
• Mentorship from Stamps alumni
• Joining one of the city-specific alumni chapters

Partner Schools and Deadlines

• University of Arizona – December 1
• Barry University – January 15
• Boston College – November 1
• Elizabethtown College – January 15
• Georgia State University – November 15
• Georgia Tech – October 16 (GA only) November 1 (non-residents)
• Louisiana State University – December 15
• Mercer University – November 1
• Northeastern University – January 1
• Ohio State University – November 1
• Purdue University – November 1
• Queens’ College – Round 1: January 31; Round 2: April 30
• Tulane University – December 5
• University of Connecticut – November 1
• University of Florida – November 13
• University of Georgia – November 1
• University of Illinois – November 1
• University of Miami – November 1
• Frost School of Music at University of Miami – December 1
• University of Mississippi – January 10
• University of Missouri – December 1
• University of Notre Dame – Early Action: November 1; Regular Decision: January 1
• University of Oregon – November 1
• University of Pittsburgh – December 1
• University of South Carolina – November 15
• University of Texas at Austin – December 1
• University of Virginia – Round 1: October 4; Round 2: January 9; Round 3: April 6. Most scholarships are awarded in Round 1 and 2.
• Virginia Tech – January 10
• Wake Forest University – November 15
• College of William and Mary – January 10

Eligibility

• Demonstrates academic merit, strong leadership potential, and exceptional character.
• Commitment to making a contribution to the world.
• Strong work ethic.
• International students may be eligible at some partner schools.
• Financial need is not a consideration.
• Scholarships are not transferable.

Application

Apply to one or more partner schools. If you qualify, you’ll automatically be considered for a Stamps award. Most partner schools don’t require a separate application, but deadlines and award amounts vary.

Expect an interview (or more) as part of the process.