First-Year Merit Scholarships

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The University of Miami awards merit-based scholarships to incoming undergraduate students based on their academic achievements and accomplishments. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships when they apply for admission to UM.

University of Miami scholars are students from across the world whose varied experiences, achievements, and interests help cultivate the vibrant academic community that is the University of Miami. Many rise to the top of our applicant pool and demonstrate significant academic accomplishments in a challenging and well-rounded curriculum, strong work ethic, and meaningful participation in extracurricular activities.

Premier Scholarships

The most academically competitive students admitted to the first-year class through Early Decision I or Early Action (November 1 deadline) are considered for Premier Scholarships. Additional information may be required as part of the selection process. Please visit each scholarship page for details about eligibility, requirements, and deadlines.

The 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 funding that covers the full cost of attendance for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.

The award includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, University health insurance, textbooks, a laptop allowance, and access to a $12,000 enrichment fund which may be used toward study abroad, undergraduate research, unpaid internships, and other educational purposes.

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The Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship

Named after Nobel Prize-winning author and UM lecturer Isaac Bashevis Singer, this prestigious scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors.

Singer Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.

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The Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship

Honoring the legacy of the University's first director of minority affairs, the Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to their surrounding community.

Hammond Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.

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The Marta S. and L. Austin Weeks Endowed Scholarship

Named after Marta S. and L. Austin Weeks, this prestigious scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors.

Weeks Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.

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The George W. Jenkins Scholarship

The Jenkins Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with strong academic credentials, significant financial need, and a history of overcoming adversity. To be considered for this scholarship, students must be nominated by their guidance counselor.

Jenkins Scholars receive the full cost of attendance for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.

The award includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, University health insurance, and a laptop allowance. Students may also receive a stipend for books, transportation, and personal expenses.

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Merit Scholarships

All fall first-year students who submit a completed application by the deadline are automatically considered for the following merit scholarships, regardless of admission plan.

First-year merit scholarships, including award ranges, are subject to change.

Recipients may receive only one merit scholarship from the Office of Undergraduate Admission. Merit scholarships are limited and very competitive for first-year students entering in the spring semester.

Terms and Conditions

Scholarship recipients must complete a full-time undergraduate program of study with no fewer than 12 credit hours during each of the fall and spring semesters for a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year. A minimum of a 3.0 GPA for the academic year must be maintained at the University of Miami, with the initial calculation at the end of the second semester of attendance. The award is subject to revision pending receipt of any grant, scholarship, or prepaid tuition and/or housing aid not anticipated at the time the award is made. Scholarships are limited to eight semesters (10 semesters for students in five-year degree programs) or the completion of the first degree, whichever is sooner. Visit our Terms and Conditions page for additional information.

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