Stamps Scholarship Applicants

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)

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.