Scholarships
USF Scholarships & Fellowships
Coming December 2025: Scholarship Updates
Scholarships are a valuable way to help fund your education at the University of South Florida. Unlike loans, scholarships do not have to be repaid, making them one of the best resources to help reduce the cost of college.
If you applied for a scholarship through AwardSpring for the 2025-2026 academic year, and you would like to find out if you are a recipient of a USF scholarship, please log in to > Financial Aid for 2025-2026.
Types of Scholarships
USF Foundation Scholarships
are special funds created by supporters of USF to help students pay for college and reach their goals.
- Scholarships Open This December: The foundation opens up scholarships each year in December through AwardSpring, so please check back in December for access to their new opportunities.
Florida Bright Futures Scholarship
The Florida Bright Futures Scholarship is a state-funded program that helps eligible Florida high school graduates pay for college. Awards are based on academic achievement and service or work hours. Students who qualify can receive significant tuition coverage at participating Florida colleges and universities.
- Disbursement Timeline: Florida Bright Futures Scholarship disbursement typically occurs during the second week of classes each semeter.
Florida Bright Futures Details
Other Scholarship Opportunities
- USF Office of National Scholars: The Office of National Scholars (ONS) provides prestigious award and scholarship programs for research, international education, graduate study, and professional development.
- Scholarship Search Resources: You can find access to other scholarship opportunities through these websites:
- Independent Scholarships: These independent scholarships are not affiliated with the University. You may apply
for them directly.
Independent Scholarship List
- NSF Florida-Georgia Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (FGLSAMP) Bridge to the Doctorate Fellowship
- Facebook Emerging Scholars Program
- AFCEA Ralph W. Shrader Graduate Diversity Students
- Anthony and Sheila James Endowed Scholarship
- Dr. Joy A. O'Shields Honorary Scholarship in Engineering
- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Engineering Scholarship
- Indeevar and Srinath Memorial Scholarship
- Linda and Jerry Griffin Engineering Scholarship
- Procter and Gamble Endowed Scholarship
- Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Scholarship
- Vasant Surti PhD PE Endowed Scholarship Civil Engineering
- William M. Greenlees Scholarship in Engineerin
Scholarship Resources
- Reporting Financial Assistance: Federal regulations prohibit you from receiving more financial aid than your cost of attendance. Aid received from other financial assistance will affect your aid eligibility. If you are receiving other aid, please report it to Student Self-Service.
- Admissions Scholarship Terms and Conditions: If you received a merit-based Admissions scholarship to USF at the time of acceptance, you must comply with all associated terms and conditions in order for eligilbity to continue.
- Avoiding Scholarship Scams: In order to check the legitimacy of a financial aid consultant or scholarship search organization, visit these websites: