Phal & Kunaal Scholarship in memory of Dr. Vasant Patel
Scholarships to full or part-time students at all academic levels (including 2nd degree program participants) in the USF College of Nursing Accelerated Nursing Program on the Sarasota-Manatee campus. Student must be a first-generation student. Renewable up to 8 Semesters. Preference for students facing financial hardship (does not need to be demonstrated on the FAFSA). The student will be required to submit a 500-word essay to the committee addressing any financial hardships they are experiencing, as well as how this scholarship will impact their education, assist them with their goal of becoming a nurse.

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.
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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!

You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.

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

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

U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2024).

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

USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!