BLN/Erica G. D. Daley Scholarship
Scholarship Criteria
Full-time students, at all academic levels who have completed 2 consecutive semesters at USF, first time in college, pursuing all majors, in all colleges, on all campuses. This scholarship is restricted to first generation students and is renewable up to 8 semesters. Preference for students involved with the Black Leadership Network which supports African American students and African American initiatives through the USF System and in our community. Preference given to a black student (Caribbean, African American, Black Hispanic) who is an active member for 2 or more campus organizations. A highly engaged student in the Tampa community through volunteer work and is a part of one on-campus organization could be considered.
Requires personal statement and student resume.

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

U.S. News and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2023)

You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.

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

USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).

25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.

USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2023).

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.