Photo Caption: UM freshmen in the latest cohort of Stamps Scholars are (front, from left) Anna Kang, Mabrie Woods, Adam Soltani and Jamiya Mason; (second row) Meghan Curry, Janelle Minor, Christian Boudreaux, Jada Smith and Megan Hughes; and (third row) Emmy Miller, James Douglas and Justice Rose. Photo by Bill Dabney/UM Foundation

Christian Boudreaux is one of twelve new scholars for the Stamps Scholars Program at the University of Mississippi. Stamps Scholars are chosen based on academic excellence, leadership experience and exceptional character.

At UM, each scholarship covers the full cost of attendance, along with a $12,000 stipend for unique educational pursuits, including study abroad, research internships and academic conferences.

"The accomplishments and outstanding performance of the students make us most proud of this program," said Noel Wilkin, provost and executive vice chancellor for academic affairs. "These students have elevated the quality of instruction and faculty engagement through increased expectations on the part of students and faculty."

The new class brings the total number of Stamps Scholars at UM to 51, making Ole Miss the second-largest across the U.S. and the United Kingdom in the Stamps Scholars Program. UM is the only Mississippi university and among only six Southeastern Conference schools that awards Stamps Scholarships to selected students.

For more about the 2021 Stamps Scholars, visit https://www.stampsscholars.org/.