BLN/The Bell Family Scholarship
The Bell Family Endowed Scholarship was established in 2017 to support students engaged in the Black Leadership Network (BLN). Jerry Bell is a founding member of the BLN. Ruth Bell earned an MPA from USF and is a life member of the USF Alumni Association.
Our daughter earned an MEd at USF and we want to provide support to students engaged with the BLN to pursue and complete their undergraduate degrees.
Scholarship Criteria
Full-time first generation undergraduate students, pursuing all majors, in all colleges, on all campuses. This scholarship is renewable up to eight semesters. Preference for an African American student and for students engaged in the Black Leadership Network.
Requires personal statement and student resume.
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Rhea F. Law, USF President
The growth and success of Tampa Bay is intrinsically linked with the growth and success of USF. There is so much potential, and the future is very bright.
Your Impact
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USF professors and students were awarded 314 patents over three years.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2024).
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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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USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!
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You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.
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USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.
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U.S. News & World Report ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).
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USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!