Mercer Enrolls 14 Stamps Scholars in 15th Class
Mercer University has enrolled 14 students in its 15th class of the Stamps Scholars Program this fall.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Scholarships
Mercer University enrolled 14 students as part of its 15th class of Stamps Scholars this fall. Eleven of the students are freshmen and three are walk-on juniors, including Ujvali Patel of Tifton.
Why it matters
The Stamps Scholars Program covers full tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees, and provides an allowance for research or study abroad, books and supplies. Mercer has partnered with the program since 2012, placing it among 37 institutions nationwide that participate.
Of the 14 Stamps Scholars, 11 are freshmen and 3 are walk-on juniors. Ujvali Patel is the only Stamps Scholar from South Georgia.
The players
Stamps Scholars Program
A nationwide scholarship program that partners with 37 universities to fund full tuition, room and board, and related expenses for selected students.
Mercer University
A private university based in Macon, Georgia, that has partnered with the Stamps Scholars Program since 2012.
Ujvali Patel
A neuroscience major from Tifton who joined Mercer's 15th Stamps Scholars class as a walk-on junior.
The details
Ujvali Patel joined the class as a neuroscience major from Tifton. The program's funding covers full tuition, room and board, mandatory fees, and an allowance for research or study abroad, books and supplies.
Timeline
2012: Mercer University begins its partnership with the Stamps Scholars Program.
Fall 2026: Mercer enrolls 14 students in its 15th Stamps Scholars class.
Scholarship Landscape
Mercer's 15th Stamps Scholars cohort continues a partnership that began in 2012 and now spans 37 institutions nationwide. The class reflects the program's ongoing model of combining full-ride funding with research and study-abroad support.
The program fully covers tuition, room and board, and mandatory fees for selected students at Mercer. Students also receive an allowance for books, supplies, and research or study-abroad opportunities.
The takeaway
Students considering a Stamps Scholars award should note that the program funds more than tuition, including housing, fees, and academic allowances. Mercer's growing participation shows how the program has expanded its footprint over more than a decade.
Further reading
Explore more on Scholarships for students in the Macon area.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tifton Gazette.
