University of Miami Stamps Scholarship 2027 | Full Cost of Attendance

Stamps Scholarship 2027 at a glance

This competitive merit award recognizes academic achievement, leadership and curiosity. The university selects candidates through holistic review after they apply for and are admitted under Early Decision I or Early Action. The official page does not list a separate scholarship form, a nationality restriction, or an exact application cutoff time and time zone.

Important distinction: the scholarship itself has no separate application, but the University of Miami charges a $75 nonrefundable Common Application fee. Do not describe this as a no-fee opportunity.

Funding and benefits

• Full cost of attendance for eight semesters, or ten semesters in five-year degree programs, ending sooner if the first degree is completed.
• Tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, university health insurance and textbooks.
• A laptop allowance and access to a $12,000 enrichment fund; expenditures require prior approval and may support study abroad, undergraduate research, unpaid internships or other educational pursuits.
• One-on-one advising, exclusive programming, group service activities and referrals for additional academic opportunities.

Stamps Scholars must remain full-time with at least 12 credits in each fall and spring semester and maintain a 3.0 academic-year GPA under the university’s terms.

Who can apply?

• Prospective first-year undergraduate applicants seeking Fall 2027 entry to the University of Miami.
• Applicants must apply and be admitted under Early Decision I or Early Action; Early Decision II and Regular Decision do not qualify for Stamps consideration under the stated scholarship criteria.
• The university encourages students around the world to apply, and its first-year requirements address foreign nationals. The Stamps page does not list a nationality exclusion; verify your country-specific admission credentials before submitting.
• Selection is holistic and competitive; meeting the application conditions does not guarantee an award.

English-language and standardized tests

Non-native English speakers must provide official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Test results unless they meet a published waiver criterion and submit the waiver request through the Applicant Portal. The university publishes generally competitive benchmarks, not a special Stamps IELTS requirement. Its first-year page says SAT/ACT scores are required for most applicants, while students graduating from a secondary school outside the United States may choose whether to submit them. Check the current testing policy for your case.

Required application documents

• Common Application, including a personal statement of no more than 650 words and extracurricular activities.
• One counselor or teacher letter of recommendation/evaluation.
• School report and official secondary-school transcripts, with a translation if applicable, sent by school officials.
• SAT/ACT scores where required; eligible applicants may self-report initially and provide official scores if they enroll.
• Official TOEFL/IELTS/DET result or an approved English-proficiency waiver where applicable.
• Additional materials for certain architecture, music, fine-arts and theatre programs, if relevant.

Foreign nationals seeking need-based aid must also submit the CSS Profile; it is not described as a separate Stamps merit-scholarship application.

How to apply

1. Review the official Stamps terms, the first-year checklist, and your program’s supplemental requirements.
2. Open the university’s official Common Application listing and choose its Apply for first-year option.
3. Complete the application and choose Early Action or Early Decision I for Fall 2027. Early Decision I requires the Early Decision Agreement.
4. Submit the application and $75 nonrefundable fee by 1 November 2026, then track school credentials and test results in the Applicant Portal. The Early Action final-credentials date is 20 November; Early Decision I’s is 13 November.
5. If selected as a semifinalist or finalist, follow the interview instructions sent by the university. There is no separate Stamps form.

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Important dates and selection

• Early Decision I or Early Action application: 1 November 2026 for Fall 2027 entry. The university does not list an exact cutoff time or time zone on the consulted pages.
• Final credentials: 13 November 2026 for Early Decision I; 20 November 2026 for Early Action.
• Semifinalist interviews: selected candidates contacted by mid-January 2027.
• Finalist status: at the late-January Early Action decision release; finalist interviews with the Stamps Foundation follow.
• Recipients: expected to be announced in early March 2027.

These selection timings come from the university’s Stamps timeline. Dates after the application deadline are described as approximate where the official page does not give a calendar day.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Stamps Scholarship fully funded?

It covers the full cost of attendance for the specified period, with the published components listed above. The $12,000 enrichment fund is subject to prior approval.

Can international students apply?

The university welcomes applicants from around the world and does not list a Stamps nationality restriction. Admission credentials and English proficiency rules vary by applicant.

Is there a separate scholarship application or fee?

No separate Stamps form is required. The university’s Common Application has a $75 nonrefundable admission fee; a separate Stamps fee is not listed.

Is IELTS required?

IELTS is one accepted English test, not a mandatory test for everyone. Non-native English speakers can use official TOEFL, IELTS or DET results, or request a waiver if they meet the published criteria.

What is the exact deadline time zone?

Not listed on the official admission-plan and Stamps pages consulted. The calendar deadline is 1 November 2026; submit early rather than assuming a particular local cutoff hour.

Official sources and verification

• University of Miami Stamps Scholarship: award, eligibility and selection timeline
• Fall 2027 admission plans and deadlines
• First-year requirements and $75 application fee
• English proficiency and waiver rules
• University of Miami’s Common App entry and direct first-year application link

Verified 14 September 2026. ScholarshipHubNow is an independent guide, not the university or Stamps Foundation. Always confirm requirements and live portal details with the provider before paying a fee or submitting an application.