Stamps Scholars

07/17/2024

Congratulations to our 2024 Astronaut Scholars, LSU’s Tiernan Dautle, Air Force Academy’s Jane Santamore, Purdue’s Shelby Sliger, Air Force Academy’s Luca Valenti, and West Point’s Zoe Winston!

The Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF)’s mission is to aid the United States in retaining its world leadership in technology and innovation by supporting the very best and brightest scholars in science, technology, engineering and mathematics while commemorating the legacy of America’s pioneering astronauts.

This year, ASF awarded 71 scholarships to students from 48 different universities across the nation. Astronaut Scholarships are awarded to students in their junior and senior year of college studying science, technology, engineering, or mathematics with the intent to pursue research or advance their field upon completion of their final degree. Astronaut Scholars are among the best and brightest minds in STEM who show initiative, creativity, and excellence in their chosen field.

06/26/2024

The Stamps Scholars Program announces its 19th class of Stamps Scholars, comprising of 365 exemplary students from 37 esteemed partner institutions across the United States and into the United Kingdom. Chosen from a highly competitive pool of nearly 509,000 applicants, these Scholars embody a commitment to academic excellence, leadership, and service.

This year’s cohort of Stamps Scholars is diverse, hailing from 39 U.S. states, 2 U.S. territories, and 13 countries, and representing a wide array of backgrounds and ambitions. Although young, many have already made significant positive impacts on their communities and have professional goals such as alleviating disparities in healthcare access, ensuring ethical use of artificial intelligence, designing and building Formula 1 racecars, engineering solutions to assist with national park conservation efforts, and performing on Broadway, to name some. They are united by their dedication to making a meaningful impact on the world at large.

The Stamps Scholarship covers up to the full cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study at most partner institutions, along with enrichment funds for academic and professional development. These funds enable Scholars to pursue opportunities such as study abroad, conferences, internships, and research. With an estimated total value of $59.3 million over their time in school, the scholarships for this incoming class underscore the Stamps Scholars Program’s commitment to fostering future leaders.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – June 2024 – The Stamps Scholars Program announces its 19th class of Stamps Scholars, comprising of 365 exemplary students from 37 esteemed partner institutions across the United States and into the United Kingdom. Chosen from a highly …

05/21/2024

Congratulations to Tulane University graduate Jasmine Kiley for being named the 2024 Omicron Delta Kappa National Leader of the Year for Service to Campus and Community!

"Kiley served as the Supplemental Instruction Captain and Leader at Tulane, managing a team of more than 50 supplemental instruction leaders. She was vice president, and later president, of Phi Delta Epsilon Medical Fraternity, leading revitalization efforts that resulted in the chapter raising more than $10,000 for Children’s Hospital New Orleans and receiving the Phoenix Award for Most Improved Chapter. Tulane’s chapter also received the Chapter Excellence Award the following year. Kiley was also recognized internationally as Phi Delta Epsilon’s Outstanding Premedical Member.

As co-president of After School Newcomb Tutoring, she coordinated a partnership with Title I schools and mentored other student tutors. Kiley was also named a Stamps Scholar at Tulane, taking on a leadership role within the program to help strengthen the connections between scholars across all classes."

Each year, Omicron Delta Kappa recognizes six outstanding student leaders as National Leaders of the Year. The Society selects one student to receive the Gen. Russell E. Dougherty National Leader of the Year Award, which comes with a $4,000 prize. This honor is named in memory of Gen. Russell E. Dou...

05/15/2024

Upon graduating, Stamps Scholars receive personalized Stamps medallions to commemorate and celebrate their achievements. We are thrilled to see students proudly wearing their medallions with their graduation robes and at end-of-year celebrations. Congratulations, graduates!

05/09/2024

Congratulations to our three Knight-Hennessy Scholarship award winners, Dartmouth’s John Cho, Georgia Tech’s Venny Kojouharov, and U.S. Naval Academy’s Adrien Richez! This is a record number of Knight-Hennessy winners for the Stamps Scholars Program, and we could not be more excited for these remarkable students.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars is a graduate-level scholarship program for study at Stanford University. Established in 2016, the program seeks to prepare students to take leadership roles in finding creative solutions to complex global issues.

05/01/2024

At the University of Miami, Stamps Scholars Alexandr Kim, Ethan Tieu, and Taylor Lin have teamed up on the innovative Bonsai Applied Computations Group, a new organization aimed at bridging the gap between technical computer science (CS) talent and research projects across diverse domains at the institution.

“We noticed there was a deficit of research opportunities for computer science students at UMiami, but there is an abundance of talented CS students here,” said Kim. He and his team, consisting of 13 members in total, also noticed that many faculty members conducting research across disciplines lack computer science knowledge, thus having to outsource to find CS talent for their projects. “These are biologists. These are business students. And they don’t have the computer science background. Why not marry the demand from researchers with talented computer scientists? That’s what we’re trying to do.”

Read more about this exciting project below.

At the University of Miami, Stamps Scholars Alexandr Kim, Ethan Tieu, and Taylor Lin have teamed up on the innovative Bonsai Applied Computations Group, a new organization aimed at bridging the gap between technical computer science (CS) talent and research …

04/26/2024

As we continue to celebrate our 2024 Truman Scholarship winners, we invite you read more about these exceptional students, their involvements, and their plans for the future here. Once again, congratulations Christian, Sophia, and Anitvir!

Stamps Scholars Christian Boudreaux, Sophia Stewart, and Anitvir Taunque have won Truman Scholarships for 2024. These remarkable students demonstrate exceptional commitment to academic excellence, public service, and innovative problem-solving, joining 15 Stamps Scholars who have previously received...

04/26/2024

It's that time again! Congratulations to our 2024 University of Pittsburgh Stamps Scholar graduates! We are so proud of you, and we look forward to following your trajectories as you venture forward.

04/22/2024

Congratulations to our eight Goldwater Scholarship winners for 2024 - William & Mary’s Jeffrey Gu, Wake Forest’s Cassandra Hung, Mercer’s Mia Jastrzembski, West Point’s Garret Longstaff, Georgia Tech’s Ethan Ray, Purdue’s Shelby Sliger, UMiami’s Ethan Tieu, and Dartmouth's Tristan Wells! The Goldwater Scholarship is awarded to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics, and engineering, helping ensure that the U.S. is producing the number of highly-qualified professionals the nation needs in these critical fields.

04/16/2024

Congratulations to Georgia Tech President's Scholar Venny Kojouharov, who was awarded the Love Family Foundation Award, Georgia Tech's top honor for graduating students. The Love Family Foundation Award is given to one undergraduate student each spring who has demonstrated the most outstanding scholastic record among graduating students. Each college nominates its top scholar, and the academic associate deans coordinate with Georgia Tech’s Office of Undergraduate Education (OUE) to select the winner. The honoree receives $10,000. We invite you to read more about Venny, his work, and this stellar accomplishment below.

The Love Family Foundation Award annually recognizes one undergrad with the most outstanding scholastic record.

04/12/2024

We are thrilled to announce that three Stamps Scholars have been honored as 2024 Truman Scholars! Congratulations to Christian Boudreaux from the University of Mississippi, Anitvir Taunque from The Ohio State University, and Sophia Stewart from the United States Air Force Academy. Your achievement is truly remarkable, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing the impact of your future endeavors.

The Truman Scholarship, renowned as the foremost graduate scholarship for aspiring leaders in public service within the United States, offers each recipient funding for graduate studies, comprehensive leadership training, career guidance, and exclusive internship and fellowship opportunities within the federal government. This year, the selection process was highly competitive, with only 60 exceptional scholars chosen from a pool of 709 candidates nominated by 285 colleges and universities.

Once again, heartfelt congratulations to our outstanding Stamps Scholars for this remarkable accomplishment. Your dedication to public service is inspiring, and we have no doubt that you will continue to make significant contributions to society.

04/11/2024

In August 2023, Georgia Tech Stamps President's Scholars Taylor Sherwood and Grant Reidy led an 11-day kayaking adventure to Greenland just below the Arctic Circle. Then, just 124 days later, the duo and a new team were loading onto a ship at the southern tip of Argentina. "They were getting set to cross the treacherous seas of the Drake Passage to Antarctica. In just four months, Sherwood and Reidy would paddle in some of the northernmost and southernmost waters on the planet."

Read more about these Scholars and their incredible adventures below.

For Taylor Sherwood and Grant Reidy, the first day of class for two consecutive semesters was preceded by once-in-a-lifetime sea kayaking excursions at the top and bottom of the world.

04/10/2024

A heartfelt thank you to our partners at the University of Georgia for extending a gracious invitation to Stamps Scholars from our collaborating institutions to showcase their research at their recent undergraduate research symposium. It was inspiring to witness the diverse and impactful research endeavors of Stamps Scholars from UGA, University of Illinois, Georgia Tech, Wake Forest University, The Ohio State University, University of Florida, and University of South Carolina.

We extend our sincerest gratitude to UGA’s Yeongseo Son, Harshil Joshi, Aerica Worrell, and Nick Myers, Wake Forest’s Leanna Bernish, OSU’s Samuel Cortes and Jaden Zelidon, Georgia Tech’s Rohan Datta, South Carolina’s Anusha Ghosh, Illinois’ Kajal Patel, and Florida’s Phúc Phan for their exceptional presentations.

A special thank you goes out to all Stamps Scholars at the University of Georgia for their warm hospitality. It was a truly special event, made complete with a viewing of the solar eclipse!

02/16/2024

"The Frost School of Music welcomed the new Stamps Wind Quintet, Class of 2027, to campus this year. The five young musicians in the latest Stamps ensemble are Clark Walker, bassoon player from Augusta, Georgia; Seth Corlew, French horn player from Jacksonville, Florida; Lia Suk, a flutist from Boston, Massachusetts; Eamon Comiskey, clarinet player from Warwick, New York; and Kareema Colson, an oboist from Fort Myers, Florida.

All were selected via highly competitive auditions for the prestigious four-year scholarship covering tuition, room, board, and expenses when the ensemble is invited to summer festivals and major residencies. The quintet will play together for their entire time at Frost, and members are selected not only for their musical talent but also for their leadership potential, academic merit, and character."

Read more about the Stamps Wind Quintet below.

The newest ensemble of exceptional artists in the Frost School of Music's prestigious Stamps Scholars Program.

02/12/2024

Mercer University Eliza Moore grew up with a passion for writing, but it wasn't until she started college that she discovered journalism as her future career.

“I’m a very empathetic person, and so my heart has always been in a place where I want to listen to people, and I just care deeply that people feel heard,” said Moore, a senior double majoring in journalism and English. “I think storytelling can be really powerful and that it bridges gaps and barriers."

Eliza Moore grew up with a passion for writing. At Mercer University, she discovered journalism as her future career.

02/08/2024

From December 30 to January 5, eight Stamps Scholars from six partner institutions came together for a week-long sailing adventure through the Florida Keys. Outward Bound, an esteemed outdoor education program renowned for helping young people explore their personal potential, hosted the experience. Across seven days, Gabriel Ackall (Georgia Tech ’25), Noah Frazier (Arizona ’25), Cassi Hung (Wake Forest ’26), Yanni Ma (Georgia Tech ’25), Victoria Poff (LSU ’27), Seiler Rivers (Mercer ’24), and Ren Thigpen (Mercer ’24) developed practical sailing skills while gaining insights into themselves and forging bonds with their fellow Scholars. We invite you to read more via the link below. And Scholars - be on the lookout for more opportunities to participate in Outward Bound excursions in 2024!

Navigating New Waters: Stamps Scholars Share Transformative Outward Bound Experience From December 30 to January 5, eight Stamps Scholars from six partner institutions came together for a week-long sailing adventure through the Florida Keys. Outward Bound, an esteemed outdoor education program renow...

02/07/2024

Mercer University Nuren Lara is dedicated to research that addresses environmental issues and hopes to one day become a college professor.

Lara has helped with research mainly focused on lixiviants, chemicals used to extract certain elements from ores or minerals. He has been involved in the ongoing project to monitor the release of mercury in artisanal and small-scale gold mining, both in the Mercer lab and abroad during Mercer On Mission trips to Guyana.

“My goal now is to meld together the two things, lixiviants and leaching of heavy metals and seeing how I can study that with the more electrochemical techniques I’ve learned over the past two summers,” Lara said.

At Mercer University, Nuren Lara has been able to develop and apply his love of environmental science.

01/24/2024

Congratulations to Georgia Tech Stamps Scholar Venny Kojouharov, who won a Churchill Scholarship for 2024! The Churchill Scholarship is awarded to 18 students per year, for one year of master’s study at the University of Cambridge. At Cambridge, Kojouharov will pursue a Master of Philosophy in biological sciences. His long-term goal is to “design biologically inspired robots that can move in complex and dangerous environments.”

Velin Kojouharov, a mechanical engineering major, and Shea Rathburn, a 2023 civil engineering graduate, have received a prestigious Churchill Scholarship.

01/18/2024

Wonderful feature on UGA Stamps Scholar and Foundation Fellow Shriya Garg, who is working to alleviate the digital divide and make the internet accessible to all. Well done, Shriya!

A young Georgia woman has built her advocacy work on the idea that in a changing world where the internet is key, it must also be accessible to everyone.

01/11/2024

This past summer, two Stamps Scholars from the University of Pittsburgh, Jake Lorenz and Sophia Shapiro, participated in the White House Internship Program, in the Office of Scheduling and Advance.

At the White House, Jake served as the scheduling intern. In this role, he authored drafts of the daily schedule, prepared materials for senior Administration staff, and assisted with managing incoming scheduling requests for the Administration. He said, “This work was unbelievably exciting and allowed me to see the breadth of what the White House does every single day.”

Sophia’s role as the White House advance intern involved a variety of responsibilities. She supported the Office of Scheduling and Advance to advance domestic and international trips for President Biden, helping coordinate many aspects of these trips, including staffing, travel, logistics, budgeting, credentialing, and visas. Further, she supported the proclamation signing that established the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, as well as the President’s remarks to the Truman Civil Rights Symposium at the National Archives in D.C.

Following the completion of their internships, Jake and Sophia volunteered as Advance Associates and served on the Advance Team for President Biden’s recent trip to Hanoi, Vietnam. In this role, they helped prepare sites and events on behalf of the White House. These two Scholars worked in tandem on various sites, ensuring the on-the-ground logistics for this historically significant international visit.

We invite you to read more about these Scholars and their experiences at the White House below.

This past summer, two Stamps Scholars from the University of Pittsburgh, Jake Lorenz and Sophia Shapiro, participated in the White House Internship Program, in the Office of Scheduling and Advance. Jake Lorenz studies political science with a minor in French and …

12/22/2023

A huge congratulations to our fall 2023 Stamps Scholar graduates! We could not be more proud of this group and look forward to following along as they take these next steps forward.

12/19/2023

Mercer University Alana Murray is featured in an article about how she hopes to use technology and data science to help solve social problems.

Last summer, Murray worked in the crime analytics lab at the University of North Carolina-Charlotte through a Research Experience for Undergraduates with the National Science Foundation. Using a data science lens, she researched police violence, contributing factors, and the unique relationship between citizens and police. After completing her undergraduate degrees, she wants to study data science and public policy in graduate school.

Alana Murray, a junior at Mercer University, is preparing for a career where she hopes to use technology and data science to help solve social problems.

12/12/2023

As we continue celebrating our five 2024 Marshall Scholarship winners, we invite you to read more about these remarkable students in our press release below. Alexis Bradstreet (United States Military Academy), Maeve Janecka (Georgia Institute of Technology), Haaris Jilani (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ethan Ostrow (University of Chicago), and Martayn Van de Wall (United States Military Academy) join 15 Stamps Scholars who have previously received the scholarship.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA — December 2023 — Stamps Scholars Alexis Bradstreet (United States Military Academy), Maeve Janecka (Georgia Institute of Technology), Haaris Jilani (Georgia Institute of Technology), Ethan Ostrow (University of Chicago), and Martayn Van de Wall (United States Military Academy) ...

12/11/2023

We are thrilled to share that 5 Stamps Scholars have been awarded prestigious Marshall Scholarships this year! Please join us in celebrating United States Military Academy’s Alexis Bradstreet, Georgia Institute of Technology’s Maeve Janecka, Georgia Institute of Technology’s Haaris Jilani, University of Chicago’s Ethan Ostrow, and United States Military Academy’s Martayn Van de Wall on this remarkable accomplishment. We could not be more proud of these Scholars and look forward to following along as they take their next steps forward.

Marshall Scholarships finance young Americans of high ability to study for a degree in the United Kingdom. Up to fifty Scholars are selected each year to study at graduate level at an UK institution in any field of study.

12/01/2023

Thank you to the University of Georgia Stamps Scholars and Foundation Fellows for participating in the 2023-2024 annual Day of Service!

At the Athens-Clarke County Library, Scholars assisted with library upkeep duties to help preserve this common space for intercommunal interactions.

In addition, Scholars collaborated with the organization Family Promise to host a clean-up of a local housing shelter. "Creating a safe and clean space for members to stay can make all the difference. Hopefully, when people are going through an incredibly difficult time, they can still have an environment that creates some semblance of home."

12/01/2023

As we continue celebrating our five 2024 Rhodes Scholarship winners, we invite you to read more about these remarkable students in our press release below. Fahad Abdulrazzaq (United States Military Academy), Nayantara Arora (University of Oregon), Jessica Chiriboga (Dartmouth College), Madelyn Letendre (U.S. Air Force Academy), and Abigail Ward (U.S. Naval Academy) join 19 Stamps Scholars who previously received the scholarship.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA — December 2023 — Stamps Scholars Fahad Abdulrazzaq (United States Military Academy), Nayantara Arora (University of Oregon), Jessica Chiriboga (Dartmouth College), Madelyn Letendre (U.S. Air Force Academy), and Abigail Ward (U.S. Naval Academy) have won Rhodes Scholarships for ...

11/13/2023

We are thrilled to share that 5 Stamps Scholars have been awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarships this year! Please join us in celebrating United States Military Academy’s Fahad Abdulrazzaq, University of Oregon’s Nayantara Arora, Dartmouth College’s Jessica Chiriboga, United States Air Force Academy’s Madelyn Letendre, and United States Naval Academy’s Abigail Ward on this remarkable accomplishment. We could not be more proud of these Scholars and look forward to following along as they take their next steps forward.

The Rhodes Scholarship is a fully funded, full time, postgraduate award which enables talented young people from around the world to study at the University of Oxford. The Rhodes Scholarships are the oldest and most celebrated international fellowship awards in the world. Each year 32 young students from the United States are selected as Rhodes Scholars, through a decentralized process representing the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. territories.

10/31/2023

Stamps Scholars are chosen for their academic excellence, leadership experience, dedication to service, and exceptional character. At most partner institutions, the scholarship covers up to the total estimated cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study and also includes enrichment funding that Scholars can use for academic or professional development, such as study abroad, internships, and independent research. Please check out www.stampsscholars.org to see a list of partner institutions and deadlines to apply for the scholarship at each school.

Thank you to Jeremy Paredes for his help with creating this video!

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2023 stamps scholars Learn More the stamps scholars program The Stamps Scholars Program was founded by E. Roe Stamps and his late wife Penny in 2006, with the purpose of enabling extraordinary educational experiences for extraordinary students. Through partnerships with institutions across the natio...

09/20/2023

The Stamps family is thrilled to expand their partnership with the University of Mississippi through the newly-launched Stamps Impact Prize. Intended to enhance undergraduate academic experiences, the Stamps Impact Prize is a competitive award for Ole Miss undergraduate students seeking support for enterprising academic projects outside the classroom. Competitive applications will propose activities that should result in, or contribute to, a significant finished product for the student — for example: a publishable manuscript, artistic or scholarly work, exhibition, performance, or other tangible way to share their discovery and achievement.

Please see the press release below for more information about the Stamps Impact Prize and how to apply.

A $100,000 renewable gift to the University of Mississippi from E. Roe Stamps and his family will establish a competitive award for undergraduate students seeking support for enterprising academic projects outside the classroom. The first program of its kind funded by the Stamps family, the Stamps I...

09/12/2023

Established with the generous support of design professional, arts advocate, philanthropist, University of Michigan alumna, and Stamps Scholars co-founder Penny W. Stamps (1944−2018), the Penny Stamps Speaker Series brings respected leaders and innovators from a broad spectrum of creative fields to Ann Arbor to conduct weekly public lectures and engagements.

Penny dedicated herself to elevating opportunities for the culture-makers of tomorrow. In 2012, the U‑M Board of Regents named the School of Art & Design in her honor, creating the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at the University of Michigan. The School’s Stamps Gallery and Stamps Creative Work Awards are also named in her honor.

The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series brings respected leaders and innovators from a broad spectrum of creative fields to the historic Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor. Events take place Thursdays at 5:30 PM unless otherwise noted, and are free, non-ticketed, and open to the public.

In partnership with Detroit Public Television and PBS Books, videos of each Penny Stamps Speaker Series presentation will be released online the following week on Fridays at 8 pm for on-demand viewing. Some programs may not be available online, depending on artist requests. Click the link below to learn more about the series and how to view the talks remotely.

The Penny Stamps Distinguished Speaker Series brings respected leaders and innovators from a broad spectrum of creative fields direct to your screen of choice with the support of our partners, Detroit Public Television and PBS Books.