2024 Application Guide for University of Pittsburgh Stamps Scholarship

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University:
University of Pittsburgh

Type of degree:
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December, 2023.

Scholarship Summary: 
In partnership with the Stamps Scholars Strive Foundation, the University of Pittsburgh is proud to offer the prestigious and generous Stamps Scholarship to five incoming domestic first-year students from Pennsylvania. As a University of Pittsburgh Stamps Scholar, recipients will be provided with a comprehensive understanding of leadership from a domestic and global perspective.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must;
Be U.S. Citizen or Permanent Residents
Have Pennsylvania residency
Have full-time enrollment at the Pittsburgh campus
Have demonstrated leadership, scholarship, service, perseverance and innovation

Value of Scholarship:
Valued in excess of $160,000, the Stamps Scholarship is a four year undergraduate award covering:
Full tuition
Mandatory fees
Room and board

The scholarship also includes:
An allowance for books and supplies, transportation expenses, and personal costs
Access to an enrichment fund of up to $17,400 to be used over four years for the purpose of study abroad, unpaid internships, leadership training, research, and other academic experiences

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply,
i. Candidates must submit the PA Scholars application and a completed application for admission no later than December 1. 
ii. The University of Pittsburgh will interview up to 32 Stamps Scholarship semi-finalists by March 1. Finalists will then be interviewed by representatives of the Stamps Scholars Strive Foundation who will make the final selection of five recipients. 
iv. Recipients of the Stamps Scholarships will be notified of their selection on or before April 1.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Pittsburgh Freshman Scholarship Page.