Weiner Uncommon Sense Award
This scholarship is for innovative students, who have big plans for the future of society and are passionate in their pursuit to achieve those dreams. To be eligible students must submit a 1-2 page description of their own unique vision, innovative plans for their future, and how they intend to use their education to chart a distinctive life or career course. (Topic suggestions may be - advancing our culture, helping our planet, working for world peace.) The award is open to all full-time sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have declared a major in any college, on any USF 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 as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).
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 leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!
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 #45 among public universities (2024).
USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.