WLP/Dr. Susan MacManus Undergraduate Research Scholarship
To support scholarships offered by the Women in Leadership and Philanthropy Program. This scholarship is for full or part-time junior and senior-level students, pursuing all majors, in all colleges, on all campuses. This scholarship is based on merit and can be awarded 2 semesters. Preference will be given to students in majors or conducting research focused on Florida government, politics and/or public policy, civic education or journalism focused on these areas. Applicants will submit an essay describing any research they are conducting on Florida government, politics, and/or public policy and how they plan to utilize these studies/research in the future.

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 leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!

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

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).

You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.

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)

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

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