Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The Stamps Scholarship - the University of Oregon’s most prestigious and generous undergraduate scholarship - is awarded competitively to outstanding incoming domestic freshmen. Approximately ten students, five Oregon residents and five out-of-state students, will be awarded this merit-based scholarship annually. This scholarship is provided by the University of Oregon in partnership with the Stamps Scholars Program.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
These are the following requirements for the University of Oregon Stamps Scholarship;
• Incoming domestic freshman
• A minimum 3.85 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.00 scale
• Demonstrated leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service, and innovation
Value of Scholarship:
The University of Oregon Stamps Scholarship will be awarded as follows;
i. Oregon resident Stamps Scholars receive UO resident tuition, fees, room, and board for four years of undergraduate study.
ii. Out-of-state recipients receive Non-resident tuition and fees.
iii. All recipients benefit from up to $12,000 in enrichment funds to be used over four years to help pursue study abroad, unpaid internships, or other experiences.
iv. The total award provides approximately $125,000 over four years for Oregon residents and $185,000 over four years for nonresidents.
v. In addition to unprecedented levels of financial support, Stamps scholars are guaranteed admission to the University of Oregon's Robert D. Clark Honors College.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
• Apply for admission to the University of Oregon by November 1.
• Within days of applying for admission, find your UO student ID number in your Status Profile. You'll need this number to create an account to apply for UO scholarships.
• Complete the within the UO Scholarship Dashboard by the stated deadline.
• Submit all required admission application materials to the Office of Admissions by November 15.
The following criteria will be sought when selecting potential Stamps Scholars;
- Academic preparation
- Activities and talents
- Demonstrated leadership, innovation, and perseverance
- Volunteer service
- Work experience
- Four short-answer essay questions
• Selection to receive the Stamps Scholarship is highly competitive. The University of Oregon will interview semifinalists at the University of Oregon campus on January 31, 2026. Finalists are then interviewed by the Stamps Scholars Program before final selections are made.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Oregon Stamps Scholarship Page.