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Exploration, Resilience, and Connection: Stamps Scholars Take on the Costa Rican Backcountry
While millions of people rang in the new year by watching the ball drop from the comfort of their homes, 17 Stamps Scholars from 11 institutions greeted 2025 in a quite different way—from their tents and cabins in the heart of Costa Rica’s backcountry. On December 30,...
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Air Force Academy Junior Crafts Message of Connection and Community Through Original Play
United States Air Force Academy Stamps Scholar Layla Bohl recognizes art as a powerful force for social change. At just 23 years old, she has not only embraced a passion for the arts amidst a rigorous military and academic schedule, but has written, directed, and...
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LEGO Luke: Building a More Playful Future, One Brick at a Time
At 21 years old, fourth-year University of Notre Dame Stamps Scholar Luke Horwath still plays with LEGOs - but unlike most casual LEGO players, Luke’s custom creations win awards. “I’ve always been a creative person,” Luke says, reflecting on the roots of his interest...
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The Stamps Scholars Program Welcomes the 19th Class of Stamps Scholars
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – June 2024 – The Stamps Scholars Program announces its 19th class of Stamps Scholars, comprising of 365 exemplary students from 37 esteemed partner institutions across the United States and into the United Kingdom. Chosen from a highly competitive...
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Stamps Scholars at the University of Miami Pioneer Bonsai: A New Era in Interdisciplinary Research
At the University of Miami, Stamps Scholars Alexandr Kim, Ethan Tieu, and Taylor Lin have teamed up on the innovative Bonsai Applied Computations Group, a new organization aimed at bridging the gap between technical computer science (CS) talent and research projects...
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Three Stamps Scholars Win Truman Scholarships
Stamps Scholars Christian Boudreaux, Sophia Stewart, and Anitvir Taunque have won Truman Scholarships for 2024. These remarkable students demonstrate exceptional commitment to academic excellence, public service, and innovative problem-solving, joining 15 Stamps...
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Navigating New Waters: Stamps Scholars Share Transformative Outward Bound Experience
From December 30 to January 5, eight Stamps Scholars from six partner institutions came together for a week-long sailing adventure through the Florida Keys. Outward Bound, an esteemed outdoor education program renowned for helping young people explore their personal...
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#MedSchoolMonday Feature: Matt Knerr (Ole Miss ’23)
#MedSchoolMonday - Many Stamps Scholars go on to enjoy successful careers in medicine after graduation. Every Monday we will spotlight a Stamps alum thriving in the medical field, featuring their insights on how the Stamps Scholarship contributed to their pursuit of...
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Two University of Pittsburgh Stamps Scholars intern at the White House
This past summer, two Stamps Scholars from the University of Pittsburgh, Jake Lorenz and Sophia Shapiro, participated in the White House Internship Program, in the Office of Scheduling and Advance. Jake Lorenz studies political science with a minor in French and is...
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