Scholarships
The application for USF Foundation Scholarships is live for the 2023-24 academic year! The priority deadline is February 1, 2023.
Visit the Office of Financial Aid website to start your application today!

Information for Students
How and when do I apply for a scholarship?
All applications for USF Foundation Scholarship are submitted electronically. To apply, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website. Applicants may apply for scholarships annually from November - April. From May - October, please visit our USF Foundation Scholarship Office Facebook page for additional scholarship opportunities.
How do I know if I am eligible to apply for a scholarship?
Complete the USF Financial Aid questionnaire to find out if you are eligible to apply. A personal statement and student resume are required.
Where can I learn more about financial aid?
In addition to any scholarships received, you may also apply for financial aid to help cover the cost of attending the University of South Florida. Please keep in mind that you can only receive a financial aid package that equals or is less than your unmet need. Your unmet need is calculated by the Office of Financial Aid.
What is the FAFSA?
FAFSA stands for Free Application for Student Aid. To learn more, please visit the Office of Financial Aid website.
Available Scholarships
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25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.

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In the 2020 Military Times Best: Colleges, USF ranked 1st in Florida and 4th among all four-year U.S institutions.

USF professors and students were awarded 314 patents over three years.

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