Funding opportunity to study in the USA from University of Miami

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Description

Stamps Scholarship

The Stamps Scholarship is UM’s most prestigious merit award available to students at the University of Miami. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors. Stamps Scholars receive the full cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study at UM

Opportunity Focus Area:

Undergraduate Academic Programs

Architecture
Arts and Sciences
Business
Communication
Continuing and International Education
Education and Human Development
Engineering
Marine and Atmospheric Science
Music
Nursing and Health Studies

Specialties

Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Applied and Pure Sciences, Architecture& Construction, Business and Management, Computer Science and IT, Creative Arts and Design, Education and Training, Engineering, Health and Medicine, Humanities, Law, Personal Care and Fitness, Social Studies and Media

Eligibilities

<18, 18 - 24

Gender

Nationality

Algeria, Bahrain, Comoros, Cyprus, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, UAE, Yemen

Required Languages

Required English Tests

Specific Requirements

Benefits

Cover Tuition Fees

Full tuition and fees.

Stipend/Allowance

Standard room and board.

Others

Textbooks

Others

A one-time allowance for the purchase of a computer.

Accommodation

access to a $12,000 enrichment fund which may be used toward study abroad.

Others

Attendance at the bi-annual Stamps Scholars National Convention and access to a growing network of Stamps Scholars at 40 universities nationwide.

Others

support scientific research

Others

unpaid internships

Others

conferences

Meals

They will provide meals plan and health insurance.

Costs

Required Documents

Essay

250 words or less

Official Transcript

Submit your official high school transcripts directly from your high school. A school official may submit them electronically or by mailing them to one of the following addresses: Mailing Address University of Miami Office of Undergraduate Admission P.O. Box 249117 Coral Gables, FL 33124-9117 If sending via FedEx, DHL, UPS, or courier University of Miami Office of Undergraduate Admission 1320 S. Dixie Highway Gables One Tower, Suite 945 Coral Gables, FL 33146

Personal Statement

650 words or less.

Test Certificate

English test certificate

Recommendation letter/Reference Letter

they require you to submit two letters of recommendation: one from a high school guidance counselor and one from a teacher. These can be submitted electronically through the Common Application or Naviance, by email to mydocuments@miami.edu, or by mail to one of the following addresses: Mailing Address University of Miami Office of Undergraduate Admission P.O. Box 249117 Coral Gables, FL 33124-9117 If sending via FedEx, DHL, UPS, or courier University of Miami Office of Undergraduate Admission 1320 S. Dixie Highway Gables One Tower, Suite 945 Coral Gables, FL 33146

Other

If you have a time gap of three months or more during your educational career or from the time you graduated high school to the date of your intended University of Miami enrollment, you must submit an Educational Activities statement explaining the reason for the gap(s) and include the dates. You may provide this explanation within your Common Application or by emailing it to mydocuments@miami.edu. Be sure to include the subject line “Educational Activities” and your full name and date of birth on all correspondence. This information is required to complete your application file.

Other

Complete the School Report The School Report should be completed by your high school guidance counselor . It is often submitted along with your high school transcript and information about your high school.

Other

If you are applying to any of the programs below, complete the supplemental application, submit a portfolio, and/or schedule an audition. Bachelor of Architecture - Portfolio required if not submitting ACT/SAT scores Dual-Degree Programs - Supplemental Application Rquired Frost School of Music - Audition Required Health Professions Mentoring Program (HPM) - Supplemental Application Theatre Arts B.F.A. - Supplemental Application

Other

Complete the International Financial Certification Form (International applicants only) The University of Miami is need-aware for first-year international undergraduate applicants. This means that, for a portion of international applicants, the Admission Committee will consider that student’s ability to pay tuition without the need for financial aid. UM is committed to meeting the full demonstrated financial need of all admitted international students. All prospective first-year international students who apply for admission to UM must submit an International Financial Certification Form, which can be accessed via CaneLink Full Site after you have submitted your application

Other

Submit Financial Aid Documents Review the options below and follow the instructions for the option that best applies to you. Domestic Applicants International Applicants If you are applying for financial aid, review the checklist on our Applying for Aid page. There you will find the dates and required documents that must be submitted in order to be considered for need-based financial aid.

Other

If there is an update to your conduct (academic or behavioral) or your standing as a student in your high school (suspension, expulsion, withdrawal, etc.) you must alert the Office of Undergraduate Admission immediately

How To Apply

First Step:Apply for university admission

Second Step:Complete and submit the Common Application online.

Third Step:Submit required documents which may submit electronically via Common Application or by mail to one of the following addresses:

Mailing Address
University of Miami
Office of Undergraduate Admission
P.O. Box 249117
Coral Gables, FL 33124-9117

If sending via FedEx, DHL, UPS, or courier
University of Miami
Office of Undergraduate Admission
1320 S. Dixie Highway
Gables One Tower, Suite 945
Coral Gables, FL 33146

Fourth Step: Submit Your Financial Aid Documents.

fifth step: Check Your Application Status.

Note: Upon submitting, you will be asked to pay a $70 nonrefundable application fee