University Of Miami: Scholarships Awarded To Deserving Students

The University of Miami offers a range of scholarships to its students, including merit-based scholarships for incoming first-year students, transfer students, and international students. All applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships, and the university meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need for all admitted students. The university offers prestigious Premier Scholarships, which cover up to the full cost of attendance annually, to its most academically competitive students. Additionally, the university provides scholarships for Ohio residents, international students, and those with financial need. While the exact number of students receiving scholarships at the University of Miami is not specified, the university's commitment to financial aid and scholarships suggests that many students benefit from these opportunities.

Merit-based scholarships for incoming students

The University of Miami awards merit-based scholarships to incoming undergraduate students based on their achievements. All incoming fall first-year students are automatically considered for merit scholarships. Students are considered for an academic scholarship when they apply for admission to UM—there is no separate application.

The most academically competitive students admitted to the first-year class are considered for Premier Scholarships. UM's most prestigious merit award is the Stamps Scholarship, which covers the full cost of attendance for the completion of one undergraduate degree. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors.

Other Premier Scholarships include:

• Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship: Named after Nobel Prize-winning author and UM lecturer Isaac Bashevis Singer, this scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors. Singer Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for the completion of one undergraduate degree.
• Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship: Honoring the legacy of the University’s first director of minority affairs, this scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to their surrounding community. Hammond Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for their undergraduate degree.
• Marta S. and L. Austin Weeks Endowed Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors. Weeks Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for their undergraduate degree.
• George W. Jenkins Scholarship: The Jenkins scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with strong academic credentials, significant financial need, and a history of overcoming adversity. To be considered, students must be nominated by their guidance counsellor. Jenkins Scholars receive the full cost of attendance for their undergraduate degree, including tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, University health insurance, and a laptop allowance.

Other merit scholarships include the President's Scholarship (up to $28,000 annually) and the 'Canes Achievement Award (up to $16,000 annually).

Premier Scholarships

The University of Miami awards merit-based scholarships to incoming undergraduate students based on their achievements. Students are automatically considered for academic scholarships when they apply for admission to UM.

The most academically competitive students admitted to the first-year class are considered for Premier Scholarships. These scholarships are UM's most prestigious merit awards. Additional information may be required, and students are advised to visit each scholarship page for more information about the selection process and deadlines.

Stamps Scholarship

The Stamps Scholarship is UM's most prestigious merit award. This scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors.

Stamps Scholars receive funding that covers the full cost of attendance for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture. The award includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, University health insurance, textbooks, a laptop allowance, and access to a $12,000 enrichment fund. This fund may be used for study abroad, undergraduate research, unpaid internships, and other educational purposes.

Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship

The Isaac Bashevis Singer Scholarship is named after Nobel Prize-winning author and UM lecturer Isaac Bashevis Singer. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors.

Singer Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.

Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship

The Ronald A. Hammond Scholarship honours the legacy of the University’s first director of minority affairs. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to their surrounding community.

Hammond Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.

Marta S. and L. Austin Weeks Endowed Scholarship

The Marta S. and L. Austin Weeks Endowed Scholarship is named after Marta S. and L. Austin Weeks. This prestigious scholarship is awarded to exceptional and academically accomplished high school seniors.

Weeks Scholars receive the full cost of tuition for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture.

George W. Jenkins Scholarship

The George W. Jenkins Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors with strong academic credentials, significant financial need, and a history of overcoming adversity. To be considered for this scholarship, students must be nominated by their guidance counsellor.

Jenkins Scholars receive the full cost of attendance for the completion of one undergraduate degree, which is up to eight semesters, or ten semesters for students in the School of Architecture. The award includes tuition and fees, on-campus housing, a meal plan, University health insurance, and a laptop allowance. Students may also receive a stipend for books, transportation, and personal expenses.

Additional scholarships and resources

The University of Miami offers a variety of additional scholarships and resources to support students in their academic pursuits. Here is an overview of some of these opportunities:

Athletic Scholarships

The University of Miami Hurricanes, members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and NCAA Division I, offer athletic scholarships. Students can contact the appropriate University of Miami coach or visit the Hurricane Athletics website for more information on these scholarships.

Stamps Ensemble Scholarship

The Stamps Ensemble Scholarship is a prestigious four-year scholarship awarded to a select group of incoming first-year students who form specific chamber ensembles. This full-tuition scholarship includes on-campus housing and a meal plan, and it is exclusively available to full-time music majors. It is awarded based on merit and talent, as demonstrated through a live audition.

National Merit Scholarships

The National Merit Scholarship Program offers academic recognition and scholarships for high school students. National Merit finalists who select the University of Miami as their first choice may receive a $1,000 or $2,000 college-sponsored National Merit Award. The award amount depends on the student's demonstrated financial need.

Venture Miami Scholarship

The Venture Miami Scholarship Fund provides tuition support for first-year students who are City of Miami residents enrolled in STEM or in-demand occupation programs. This scholarship is designed to help build a diverse and inclusive community in Miami.

Ohio Governor's Scholarship

Ohio residents applying for admission by December 1 are automatically considered for the Ohio Governor's Scholarship. This scholarship covers full tuition and general fees for a top student from each of Ohio's 88 counties.

Presidential Fellows Program (PFP)

The Presidential Fellows Program is a highly competitive scholarship offered through the Honors College. It covers tuition, fees, housing, food, and includes a $5,000 academic enrichment stipend for fifteen top students in the Honors College each year.

Prodesse Scholarship

The Prodesse Scholarship is a $2,000 award for top students admitted to the Honors College who are not also Presidential Fellows.

In addition to these opportunities, the University of Miami encourages students to seek outside scholarship opportunities through community organizations, foundations, and online search engines. Students are reminded to notify the Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment (OSFAE) of any outside scholarships they receive and to familiarise themselves with the terms and conditions of their awards.

Need-based financial aid

The University of Miami meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all admitted students. The University's modified approach to financial aid includes meeting 100% of demonstrated financial need in the first year. This has opened up the University of Miami experience for all admitted and enrolling students.

Also known as "need-based" aid, the Miami Within Reach program is available to all eligible, full-time undergraduate students who have completed and submitted their FAFSA and CSS Profile with required income and wage documentation by the stated deadline. Non-US citizens/permanent residents do not complete the FAFSA but must complete and submit the CSS Profile to the College Board and the required Financial Certification Form to the Office of Undergraduate Admission by the stated deadline.

The University of Miami meets the full demonstrated financial need of all admitted students in their first year. Assuming there is no meaningful change in a family's financial profile, the student meets Satisfactory Academic Progress thresholds, and the student files a FAFSA each year, the financial aid awarded in the first year will not change over the course of the student's next three academic years.

Need is determined using institutional methodology to calculate an Expected Family Contribution. The Office of Student Financial Assistance and Employment then crafts a combination of grants, loans, and other sources of aid to cover the difference.

The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) is the amount of money a student's family is responsible for paying toward the Cost of Attendance as determined by the University. This amount is based on the family income and asset information provided on the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

Once a student's demonstrated financial need is determined, financial aid packages are built to meet the entire sum of this amount at the time of admission. These offers consist largely of grants, which students do not need to repay. This approach to financial aid is aimed at keeping the student's debt burden at graduation comparatively low.

Transfer student scholarships

The University of Miami awards merit-based scholarships to incoming undergraduate students based on their achievements. All transfer applicants are automatically considered for the President's scholarship, which is $15,000 annually, if they have a competitive cumulative GPA, typically 3.5 or higher. No additional application is required for this scholarship. The university aims to meet 100% of the demonstrated need of federal aid-eligible transfer students.

To be considered for a transfer scholarship, students must complete their admission application, including all transcripts, by the priority deadline and meet the minimum academic criteria. Students enrolled less than full-time, those attending a regional campus, and students who have already earned a bachelor's degree are not eligible. Scholarships are not guaranteed and are based on academic credentials provided at the time of application.

Transfer students who are enrolled full-time in their first semester of college but do not have final grades at the time of application may be eligible for a transfer merit scholarship based on their final high school GPA. Eligible new transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, a two-year community college honorary society, may be considered for a PTK Scholarship. This scholarship is determined by Phi Theta Kappa and recognises high-achieving college students who demonstrate academic excellence and intellectual rigor, combined with leadership and service.

Eligible new transfer students who attended one of Miami University's Community College Partner Institutions full-time before their enrollment may be considered for the Partner Community College Scholarship.

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