ELIGIBILITY:

First-year freshman (US citizen, resident, or international student)

A high school GPA of 3.5 or higher

Demonstrated and active leadership

If you are accepted to Barry University and meet the scholarship’s minimum GPA requirement, you may apply to the Barry Stamps Scholars Program through your MyBarry account by December 15. In early February, semifinalists are invited to participate in a virtual interview with the Barry Stamps Review Committee, comprised of Barry faculty and administrators. Finalists will then be selected and scheduled for an interview with a representative of the Stamps Scholars Program in March. Finalists will be notified of a decision by late March.

The Barry Stamps Scholarship application season begins September 15th for students planning to enroll beginning fall. Completed applications will be received until December 15, at 11:59 PM (EST). A completed application includes the application information, a letter of recommendation, a resume, and a personal video. 

The letter of recommendation can be from a teacher, counselor, coach, mentor, someone from your faith community, a boss, someone who you have volunteered with, etc. The short personal video should highlight the student’s interests, leadership experience, why the student would like to be part of the Barry community, and what the student believes he/she/they can contribute to the Barry community. 3-minute maximum. Can be YouTube, ZeeMee, Glimpse, or another platform.

BENEFIT:

The Barry Stamps Scholars Program provides full tuition and room and board over four years, plus funds for study abroad, undergraduate research, and other exceptional learning experiences.