Support a Scholarship
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Transforming Lives
It’s not only coursework that poses challenges for students; the financial burden of tuition is an additional concern faced by many. With donor support, the University of South Florida can ensure that every student who desires to attend the university has the means to do so. Your investment in our students’ success provides access to a world of learning, growth, and personal development, enabling talented individuals to pursue their dreams!
“I think as a person you should always try to give back, and I’m doing this for USF and for my mom, and hopefully to help give students in need an opportunity to make their way in the world,”
– Johnnie Giffin, Donor, WLP Fay S. Baynard Class of 1988 Memorial Scholarship
Give to an Existing Scholarship
Which scholarship should I give to?
A gift to the USF Scholarship Fund supports all outstanding students, regardless of academic level, college or major. No matter which scholarship you choose to support, all scholarships are a meaningful way to invest in someone’s future success. For a complete list of USF Foundation scholarships, click here.
Create a Named Scholarship
A named scholarship is an impactful way to honor or memorialize a loved one or create a family legacy.
Endowed Scholarship
An endowed scholarship is a permanent investment in USF’s students. With a one time or multi-year commitment, your named scholarship endowment will live on in perpetuity. The Foundation invests the principal for long-term growth, and a portion of the annual return is awarded to students according to the criteria determined by your scholarship agreement.
Operating Scholarship
A named operating scholarship is a powerful way to provide immediate support for students. The full value of your gift is awarded directly to students in your name, typically over a five-year period.
CONTACT:
For more information on creating a named scholarship, contact our representative below:
Email: Ginny@usf.edu
Phone: 813-974-0081
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How your generosity supports the students
USF Support by the Numbers
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Double Your Donation!
You can help students who are the first in their families to attend college and double your donation! The State of Florida will match every dollar you give to the USF First Generation Scholarship Fund.
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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
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25% of USF students are first generation. Your support enables them to create a new cycle of education within their families.
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You can find approximately 400,000 USF graduates worldwide.
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USF is home to approximately 50,000 students from 146 countries!
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U.S. News & World Report ranks USF #45 among public universities (2023).
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USF professors and students were awarded 314 patents over three years.
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USF leads the nation as the top producer of faculty Fulbright Scholars! Way to go Bulls!
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U.S. News & World Report ranks USF as the “best value” among all public universities in Florida (2023).
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U.S. News and World Report ranked USF Tampa as a Best College for Veterans (2023)
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USF is a member of the Association of American Universities, the most prestigious association in higher education.