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Stamps Scholars
Natural Resources & Environmental Sciences, 2026 Olivia Merrell Hometown: Durand, IL (Durand High School) “My passion lies in Environmental Science, and after obtaining my undergrad degree, I plan on joining the Peace Corps as an Environmental Educator. I look forward to meeting the other Stamps Scholars and forming a community at Illinois! I am ready to […]
Special Education, 2026 Adele Miller Hometown: Champaign, IL (Champaign Central High School) “I look forward to being a part of the national Stamps Scholar network and connecting with everyone in the Stamps community at Illinois! I am thrilled that through the University of Illinois’ College of Education I will be studying abroad for two weeks in […]
Marketing, 2026 Tori Nagode Hometown: Mundelein, IL (Carmel Catholic High School) “As I’ve learned, business means crossing boundaries and promoting positive change in the world. To me, [being a Stamps Scholar at] Illinois is the perfect way to put those words into action. I am looking forward to using my enrichment funds to study abroad in […]
Business and Chemistry, 2026 Jasmine O’Connor Hometown: Champaign, IL (Champaign Central High School) “Throughout these next four years, I look forward to interacting and building close relationships with brilliant and creative individuals like myself and finding opportunities to positively impact my community through the mentorship of the Stamps program.” About Jasmine
Civil Engineering, 2026 Aarya Patel Hometown: Lake Villa, IL (Lakes Community High School) “I can’t wait to interact with the wide range of diverse people at UIUC and especially the passionate and hard-working Stamps Scholars. I look to take advantage of all the resources provided to me at Illinois and the amazing Stamps Scholars network. I […]
Computer Science, 2026 Kajal Patel Hometown: Mundelein, IL (Mundelein High School) “As a Stamps Scholar, I look forward to building a network of peers and faculty who are as passionate about education – both their own and others’ – by leading an outreach program for underrepresented middle and high school students to encourage them to pursue […]
Material Science, 2026 Adithya Taire Hometown: Naperville, IL (Neuqua Valley High School) “ I feel incredibly honored to be selected as a Stamps Scholar and I look forward to being part of the Stamps community, both nationally and at Illinois. I hope to utilize all the available resources to research materials science topics ranging from the […]
Supply Chain Management and Entrepreneurship, 2027 Grayson Adelstein Hometown: Oak Park, IL (Oak Park and River Forest High School) “I am extremely grateful and thankful to have been selected as a Stamps Scholar at Illinois! I look forward to interacting with world-renowned faculty and building a community of peers who value innovation, service, and interdisciplinary learning. […]
History and Latina/o Studies (Minor in Spanish), 2027 Graciela Best Hometown: Morris, IL (Morris Community High School) “I am an incoming Stamps Scholar at the University of Ilinois, where I will be majoring in History. Outside of school, my main activity has been gymnastics in which I have participated as both a competitor and coach. I […]
Neural Engineering, 2027 Aditya Dave Hometown: Aurora, IL (Metea Valley High School) “My time as a Stamps Scholar has been a transformative journey, molding my perspective, solidifying my purpose, and confirming my future goals. I’ve learned that a night spent under a blanket of frost can be a powerful statement of empathy, that peers can turn […]