Elizabethtown College recently announced its eight-member incoming cohort of Stamps Scholars for the 2026-27 academic year.
“I am thrilled to welcome these talented students to the Etown community,” Jean Pretz, Director of the Elizabethtown College Stamps Scholars Program and Professor of Psychology, said. “They are academically talented and accomplished leaders, each with their own passion to make an impact on their community through service. I am excited to help them find their place at Etown and grow through the Stamps program to extend their impact beyond our campus.”
The most prestigious merit award offered at Etown, the Stamps Scholarship provides a select group of accomplished first-year students with a full scholarship as well as an enrichment fund that can be used toward leadership development, study abroad, internships, and other student-driven initiatives. The Stamps Scholarship is awarded to students who exemplify dedicated leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service, and innovation.
Stamps Scholars are leaders across the Etown community, contributing through student government, athletics, and service initiatives both on and off campus. In spring 2026, a record nine Etown Stamps Scholars earned campus awards, including the College’s prestigious Points of Distinction Award, the highest honor awarded to current students.
A total of 13 students studied abroad during the 2025-26 academic year, while 10 Stamps Scholars presented at the College’s Scholarship and Creative Arts Days (SCAD). Recent graduates from the Class of 2026 are advancing their education at prestigious institutions such as Howard University School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins University, while others have accepted positions in industries aligned with their fields of study.
Elizabethtown College Stamps Scholars – Class of 2030
Rehan Anjum | Biology (Pre-Med) (Intended) | Enola, Pa. / Cumberland Valley High School
Rehan has made impressive strides to pursue a career in medicine, having already gained invaluable skills working as a certified EMT and as a member of the Penn State College of Medicine Diversity Program. He has been actively involved in athletics as a member of his high school’s wrestling team, a mixed martial arts competitor, and a youth soccer coach.
Sophie Feigenbaum | Biology (Pre-PA) (Intended) | Mountville, Pa. / Hempfield High School
Sophie exemplifies perseverance through her strong academic achievements and commitment to serving others. She was captain of the quiz bowl team and a featured performer in Dance Theatre. Drawing from her own personal challenges, she seeks to make a meaningful impact through service-focused initiatives and dedicated community involvement.
Julieta Feliciano | Biology (Pre-Med) (Intended) | Hellertown, Pa. / Perkiomen School
Julieta has laid a strong foundation for a future career in medicine, having volunteered at international medical clinics, including one in the Dominican Republic. She is a model of dedicated leadership, leading her high school volleyball team to successful seasons.
Abigail Higgins | Occupational Therapy (Intended) | Morris Plains, N.J. / Morristown High School
Abigail has channeled her creative talents into meaningful service projects, including an educational outreach program used by teachers in her county. She is a recipient of the Girl Scout Gold Award for her work creating a digital internet safety program for children.
Mira Romany | Biology (Pre-Med) (Intended) | Middletown, Pa. / Middletown Area High School
Mira is an accomplished academic, having already worked on two academic publications in medical journals. Dedicated to service, Mira has served as a Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership Foundation (HOBY) ambassador as well as a member of the Penn State College of Medicine Diversity Program.
Ananya Shah | Computer Science (Intended) | Sykesville, Md. / Century High School
Ananya is dedicated to positive community engagement, having founded a Create for Kids chapter at her school with steadily increasing participation. She was an active participant in her high school robotics club, which earned a FIRST Impact Award.
Jacob Tsypis | Biology (Pre-Med) (Intended) | Holland, Pa. / Council Rock High School South
Jacob is a creative and scientific thinker with a persistent desire to learn and expand his academic repertoire, including pursuing a research project on a novel approach to treatment for multiple sclerosis. He is a competitive ballroom dancer and founded a lawn care company with his brother.
Autumn Wynn | Journalism (Intended) | Brooklyn, N.Y. / Park Slope Collegiate
Autumn is an accomplished writer and leader, serving as the first restorative justice leader in her high school. An award-winning journalist, she was named a PBS Student Reporter, and her work was published by PBS. She successfully led peers in advocating to the New York City Council and Department of Education to pass a bill to support student journalism.
About the Stamps Scholars Program
The Stamps Scholars Program was founded by E. Roe Stamps and his late wife, Penny, with the purpose of enabling extraordinary educational experiences. The program, which was established at Etown in 2011, is implemented at 37 other institutions, creating a community of bright individuals across the nation.