The Don G. Giunta Endowed Memorial Scholarship
A university-wide merit-based scholarship. Students must be Florida Residents at the Junior, Senior, or Graduate Level that have a GPA minimum required for merit-based aid as established by USF. Students must have demonstrated participation in activities (post-high school) that have benefited society or the environment by submitting a one-paged typed essay detailing their activity, how their efforts were of benefit and what they learned from this experience. Activities may include but are not limited to: Creative Projects, Humanitarian Acts, and Volunteer/Philanthropic Work. Strong consideration will be given to students majoring in Education, Environmental Sciences, or Music. However, all majors are welcome to apply.
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 as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).
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.
You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.
U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2024).
USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!
U.S. News and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2023)
25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.