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
USF professors and students were awarded 314 patents over three years.
U.S. News & World Report ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).
U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2024).
U.S. News and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2023)
USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!
USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!
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.
You can find approximately 394,000 USF graduates worldwide.