This September, the University of Mississippi celebrates the largest UM Stamps Scholars program yet.
Adding 16 first-year scholars for fall 2027, these 63 scholars represent many states, majors and leadership roles across programs and student organizations. As the top scholarship on campus, each Stamps Scholar has access to a $12,000 enrichment fund that enables research opportunities, study abroad and academic conferences that help them excel and prepare for their future endeavors.
This year’s freshman class includes:
- Ja'Shun “Duke” Adams, Marks, MS, majoring in Allied Health
- Knight Bridges, Star, MS, majoring in Public Policy Leadership and Biology
- Rhett Cutcliff, Pearl, MS, majoring in Mechanical Engineering
- Charles Doughtie, Memphis, TN, majoring in Accountancy and CME
- Ava Clarke Edney, Brandon, MS, majoring in Journalism
- Estella Holland, New Orleans, LA, majoring in Biology
- Miracle Kamiyole, Flower Mound, TX, majoring in Public Policy Leadership
- Will Lewis, Rockford, IL, majoring in Biology
- Tyson McLaurin, Bassfield, MS, majoring in Psychology
- Grace Morgan, Tenino, WA, majoring in International Studies
- Kate Nordstrom, Oxford, MS, majoring in Biology
- Josie Proctor, Edwardsville, IL, majoring in Electrical Engineering
- Katie Roark, Hattiesburg, MS, majoring in Public Policy Leadership
- Isaiah Sanders, Prosper, TX, majoring in Civil Engineering
- Luke Stuart, Hattiesburg, MS, majoring in Public Health
- Ashwin Talwar, Ridgeland, MS, majoring in Accountancy
To establish a scholarship for students at the University of Mississippi or for more information, contact Charlotte Parks at cpparks@olemiss.edu or 662-915-3120.

