BLN/Rick & Lydia Wilson Family Scholarship

Richard and Lydia Wilson are both proud alumni of our USF Bulls community. They pride themselves on enforcing the belief in others that they instilled in their own two, now adult, children; that receiving a quality education is paramount to any future success. They are extremely grateful to be giving back to those who pride themselves on striving for excellence in their daily lives.
Scholarship Purposes
To provide scholarships for full-time undergraduate students, pursuing all majors, in all colleges. Preference for students engaged in the Black Leadership Network that supports African Americans and African American initiatives throughout the USF and in our community. Preference for students attending classes on the Tampa campus.

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

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!

You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.

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

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

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