The Stamps Scholars Program is a special scholarship offered to a select group of incoming freshmen each year to form chamber ensembles. The Stamps Family Charitable Scholarship is equal to the full cost of attendance. This includes tuition and fees; an amount equivalent to the housing and food cost as outlined in the annual published on-campus Cost of Attendance, and allowance for books, personal and transportation expenses for each academic year attended. The award does not guarantee on-campus housing, however. If a student lives off-campus, the excess amount will be refunded to assist in covering their living expenses. Half of the award is applied toward fall semester; the other half is applied toward spring semester. The scholarship is renewable for four academic years (eight consecutive semesters), or such shorter time required to complete the baccalaureate degree.The scholarship is not available in the summer term. Enrichment fees support additional activities related to the Stamps Ensemble and are approved in advance by the Dean.
The sources of matching funds for Stamps Scholarships are institutional merit-based scholarships. There is no expected change in the funding source for matching the Stamps funds. Matching funds are not commingled or co-named with another scholarship. In packaging Stamps Scholars, the University first applies institutional need-based aid for which the student qualifies, if applicable, and external aid (such as Bright Futures, Pell, FRAG, National Merit). If a student receives additional external scholarships, those funds are applied first, along with all aid, and the balance is split between the Foundation and the University. All University scholarships and grants are centralized and awarded by the Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment.
The Frost School of Music Stamps Scholars program differs from the University of Miami Stamps Scholarship.
