Twins Ally and Matt Splitstone of Elmhurst have been awarded Stamps Scholarships, becoming the first-ever set of twins to receive this honor. Stamps Scholarships cover the total estimated cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study as well as enrichment funds for academic and professional development, like studying abroad or independent research. Ally will attend the University of Notre Dame, while Matt is registered at the University of Illinois.
As the largest class ever, 267 top students from across the country have won Stamps Scholarships, joining an accomplished network of highly driven individuals who are committed to leaving an impact on their local and larger communities.
Selected from more than 263,000 applications, Ally and Matt Splitstone of Elmhurst have been awarded the Stamps Scholarship, becoming the first-ever set of twins to receive this honor. Ally will attend the University of Notre Dame, where she plans to study finance. Matt will attend the University of Illinois and will study business.
At most partner universities, the Stamps Scholarship covers up to the total estimated cost of attendance for four years of undergraduate study and also includes enrichment funds that Scholars can use for academic and professional development, ranging from study abroad to internships to independent research. In recent years, Stamps Scholars have used their funds to conduct scientific research in Antarctica, volunteer at a girls shelter in Peru, study abroad in Jordan, attend a medical Spanish program in Ecuador, and much more. Stamps Scholarships are also awarded to select rising juniors at several colleges and universities, including the US Military Academy, the US Naval Academy, the US Air Force Academy, the University of Chicago, and Dartmouth University.
Perhaps the most special benefit of the Stamps Scholarship is the opportunity for Scholars to network with an international community of peers and alumni – from regional conferences and informal meetings hosted by partner schools, to the biennial Stamps Scholars National Convention.
“Through our partnerships with these great universities and colleges, we are able to support some truly outstanding young people as they pursue their goals,” said Roe Stamps, founder and chairman of the Stamps Scholars Program. “This year’s group of new students join us at a time when our alumni network has grown stronger and more capable to be leaders in innovation across STEM, humanities, business, and other fields.”
Stamps Scholars are also among the recipients of prestigious awards including Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Marshall, Rhodes, Truman, and Schwarzman Scholarships.
