Stamps Scholars Program

The Stamps Scholarship honors the exceptional accomplishments of secondary school seniors. Applicants should demonstrate exceptional academic ability, have performed notable service to school and community, and possess the qualities of a good citizen and leader.

Early Decision applicants who apply for the Stamps Scholarship will not be notified of their award at the time of admission. Stamps Scholarship selection will be made in early February.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a student enrolled in and expected to graduate from a secondary school system and enroll at the University of Connecticut beginning fall semester 2026
• Be involved in leadership activities through secondary school and/or community
• Have demonstrated a commitment to community service
• Submission of standardized test scores is optional and is not required for Stamps Scholarship eligibility. Applicants choosing to provide a standardized test score should achieve a minimum combined SAT Score of 1420 or an ACT composite score of 32.
• Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale and rank (if available) in the top 10% of their graduating class

Selection process takes into consideration the following:

• Academic achievement (including rank in class, if available; GPA; and optional standardized test scores)
• Letters of recommendation
• Short answer responses
• Leadership in school and community
• Interview (determined by the Scholarship Selection Committee)

Required Documents

In addition to a completed application for admission, applicants must provide their full name and date of birth on each required document, which include:

• Stamps Scholarship Supplemental Application: The Stamps Scholarship Supplemental Application will become available in the applicant portal once a student has completed the Common Application or Coalition Application. The Supplemental Application requires the following short-answer responses:

1. What service to your community are you the most proud of and why? (100 words)
2. The University of Connecticut is committed to helping every student grow intellectually and become a contributing member of the state, national, and world communities. How will you make UConn and the world a better place? (200 words)
3. Stamps Scholars are exceptional students and meaningful leaders. Why do you feel that you meet this description? (100 words)

• Résumé: A detailed résumé should feature activities, accomplishments, talents, and work experience, and should be uploaded in the Stamps Scholarship Supplemental Application.
• Letters of Recommendation: Although optional for the admission process, two letters of recommendation from a teacher, a counselor, or an administrator are required for Stamps Scholarship consideration. Recommendation letters may be sent through electronic services, such as Naviance, or by email to onestop@uconn.edu. They may also be sent via fax to (860) 486-1476 or by postal mail.