Fully Funded Scholarships are available for deserving students at the University of Michigan.

University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor. Founded in 1817, the university is one of the foremost research universities in the United States. Also, the university is a founding member of the Association of American Universities. Moreover, it has affiliations with  50 MacArthur Fellows, 25 Nobel Prize winners, 6 Turing Award winners and 1 Fields Medalist. Furthermore, it offers doctoral degrees in the humanities, social sciences, and STEM fields. Above all, the university is in 20th position in the QS World University Rankings 2019.

University of Michigan understands that college education is a big investment. Thus, it offers a range of scholarships to its students in order to make the higher education affordable. At U-M, scholarships are awarded based on several criteria including academic achievement, personal talents, interests, or leadership qualities, financial need, or a combination of these. Awards often reflect the university’s commitment to achieving a diverse student body. One of the scholarships awarded is the The Stamps Scholars Program. It is a highly prestigious merit scholarship program.

Eligibility for Stamps Program

First-year undergraduates on the Ann Arbor campus. The university nominates prospective freshmen with high academic achievement who have has admission as first-year undergraduates for consideration through the admissions process.

Academic achievement is on the basis of high school grade point average and SAT/ACT test scores. Exceptional talent in the arts and sciences is also considered in the nomination process. Furthermore, other attributes such as demonstrated leadership qualities, outstanding academic credentials, and a stellar commitment to the student’s communities are considered as well.

Worth and Benefits

The scholarship pays a student’s full cost of attendance at U-M Ann Arbor for four years. Besides the scholarship, Stamps Scholars at Michigan receive:

• Membership in the U-M Stamps Scholar Society student organization
• Potential funding of up to $10,000 to support study abroad, community service, research and internships.
• Membership in the National Stamps Scholars organization with opportunities to network with Stamps Scholars at more than 40 colleges and universities.