Dr. Israel "Ike" Tribble Jr. Endowed Scholarship

The Dr. Israel "Ike" Tribble Jr. Endowed Scholarship is named for Ike Tribble, a champion of African-American history and scholarships. He was the first black chairman of the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce.
Scholarship Criteria
This scholarship has been established to assist outstanding disadvantaged and/or minority students who have proven themselves academically, but lack financial resources to attend the University of South Florida. This scholarship is for all full or part-time USF undergraduate and graduate level students.
Requires personal statement, student resume and special one page essay on how you best represent the spirit of Ike Tribble, and how you are currently active within or how your future career plans will improve the black community.

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).

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!

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

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

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

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.