BLN/Gainer Family Excellence Scholarship

Dr. Marcia Gainer with her husband, Isiah Gainer, and two children Mariah and Jaxon.
History
As a first-generation college graduate that has received multiple scholarships for my undergraduate and graduate studies, it has been extremely important for me to reach back and assist the next generation of leaders. The "Gainer Family Excellence Scholarship" was birth from the desire to help students avoid student loan debt. I have been blessed with an amazing career as a Family Nurse Practitioner and a wonderful husband who supports my philanthropic desires. We believe that excellence breeds opportunities, so together we are honored to continue to offer the "Gainer Family Excellence Scholarship".
Scholarship Criteria
To offer scholarships to full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing all majors, in all colleges, on all campuses. This scholarship is based on merit and financial need, is renewable up to 8 semesters and is for students engaged in the Black Leadership Network which supports African American students and African American initiatives through the USF system and in our community. Preference for first-generation students.

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 & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2024).

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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