Good news – freshmen and transfer students are eligible for merit-based scholarships from the USF Office of Admissions! To be considered for merit-based scholarships from the Office of Admissions, students must submit a complete admissions application by the priority deadline. For additional information about the awarding process, please visit Freshman Scholarship Requirements & Timeline.
These awards are not-stackable. Students will receive the highest award for which they qualify within the awarding timeline. All Green & Gold awards are credited in the form of a partial out-of-state tuition waiver; exact award amounts vary based on the number of credits in which a student enrolls each term.
| Scholarship | Award/Benefits | Academic Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| USF Green & Gold Presidential Award | $48,000 (Up to $12,000 per year) |
3.90+ GPA and 1340+ SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing & Math only) or 29+ ACT |
| USF Green & Gold Directors Award | $36,000 (Up to $9,000 per year) |
3.70+ GPA and 1280+ SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing & Math only) or 27+ ACT |
| USF Green & Gold Scholars Award | $24,000 (Up to $6,000 per year) |
3.50+ GPA and 1210+ SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing & Math only) or 25+ ACT |
| USF International Student Scholarship | $4,000 (Up to $1,000 per year) |
3.30+ GPA and 1180+ SAT (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing & Math only) or 24+ ACT |
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships are competitive awards. Meeting the criteria to be considered for a scholarship does not guarantee that a student will receive that award.
| Scholarship | Award/Benefits | Academic Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Frank H. Spain and Betty E. Gillies Community College Transfer Scholarship | $5,000 ($1,250 per semester) | Cumulative Transfer GPA of 3.75 or higher Awarded to the top transfer applicant from each college within the Florida College System. Must be transferring with an AA or approved AS degree. |
| USF International Transfer Student Scholarship | $2,000 ($500 per semester) | Cumulative postsecondary GPA of 3.50 or higher with a minimum of 60 transferable credit hours. Application Submission by March 1, Application Completion by May 1. |
MORE USF SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
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Awards:- Varies by scholarship
Deadline:- 01-04-2021
