Overview
The University of Miami Stamps Scholarship is the most competitive merit-based undergraduate award offered by the University of Miami, designed for exceptional high school students from around the world. As a fully funded scholarship for international students, it recognizes academic excellence, leadership potential, and demonstrated community involvement, offering recipients the opportunity to complete a full undergraduate degree at one of the United States' well-regarded private research universities without the financial burden that typically accompanies international study in the US.
Scholarship Details
The Stamps Scholarship covers the full cost of attending the University of Miami: tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, university health insurance, textbooks, and a laptop allowance. In addition, recipients gain access to a further $12,000 in funding, which can typically be used to support enrichment activities such as research, study abroad experiences, or other opportunities that enhance the undergraduate experience. Because the scholarship covers essentially every core cost of attendance for the full length of a bachelor's degree program, it functions as one of the most comprehensive undergraduate awards available to international students in the United States.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must be international students applying for undergraduate study at the University of Miami. Candidates need a high school certificate or equivalent qualification and must be prepared to complete a full-time degree program at the university. English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence that they meet the University of Miami's minimum English proficiency standards, whether through standardized test scores or other accepted forms of documentation. Because the Stamps Scholarship is the university's most competitive undergraduate award, successful applicants typically demonstrate outstanding academic records alongside meaningful extracurricular achievement and leadership experience.
