Scott Deering Hamilton Scholarship Fund
To offer scholarships to full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing all majors, in all colleges, at USF St. Petersburg. This scholarship is renewable up to 8 semesters and is for a student with a major or minor in English or Literature. Preference will be given to a student who has demonstrated sportsmanship. This scholarship is in honor of Scott Deering Hamilton, a proud USFSP alumnus. Scott enjoyed the waterfront, was an avid sailor, and loved literature. This scholarship is dedicated to helping others achieve their educational pursuits and life's dreams.
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!
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.
You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.
25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.
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 and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2023)