USF Foundation Scholarship Office

🎓✨ Now accepting applications!

The Nathaniel & Barbara Pieper Scholarship is open to USF undergrads—don’t miss your chance to apply in AwardSpring 💸🙌

If you’re a first-generation student, bilingual, and come from a migrant farm worker family background, this opportunity was created with you in mind 💚 Plus, it’s renewable for up to 8 semesters!

✅ All majors
✅ Full or part-time students
✅ 3.0+ GPA
✅ Strong leadership & community service

⏰ Deadline: May 26, 2026 — don’t wait!

Not seeing it in your dashboard but think you’re eligible? Reach out to us at 📧 [email protected]

Tag someone who should apply 👇

Attention College of Education students! 🎓

Multiple scholarship opportunities are now open for undergrad and graduate students at USF St. Pete—including awards for future educators, special education, and more. 💚

Don’t miss your chance to get financial support for your academic journey:

⏰ Deadline: May 15
📍 Apply through AwardSpring

Click this link to apply: https://www.usf.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/index.aspx

Don’t see it in your dashboard but think you qualify? Email Marie McEntee at [email protected]

🚨 Scholarship Alert 🚨

USF students with an entrepreneurial spark — this one’s for you!

✅ $1,000
✅ All majors, all campuses
✅ Apply in AwardSpring by May 15

Click this link to apply: https://www.usf.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/index.aspx

Don’t see it in your dashboard but think you qualify? Email us at [email protected] 📩

Check out this Student Spotlight!

We are thrilled to spotlight Emma Maggio, recipient of the Rosalind (Rosie) Engebretson Memorial Scholarship. 🤘

Because of this scholarship, she has been able to fully embrace her USF experience from volunteering at the USF Speech-Language Clinic to serving as president of the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee Club.

Stories like Emma’s are made possible by the generosity and lasting impact of our donor community. Thank YOU for your continued support!

🎓 Bulls, this is your moment! 🎓

Awardspring applications for 2026–2027 scholarships are open but May 15, 2026 is the FINAL application deadline for most USF Foundation scholarships ⏰

If you’re looking for scholarship support, this is your last chance to be considered for the majority of available Foundation awards.

One application. So many opportunities. 💚

📅 Deadline: May 15, 2026
👉 Apply now by clicking the link: https://www.usf.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/index.aspx

Don’t leave money on the table — your future self will thank you. 🌟

2026-27 JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Student Accessibility Services is now accepting applications for the 2026-2027 Johnson Scholarship for students with disabilities.

Applications for the 2026-2027 academic year are due by May 1, 2026.

Newly admitted students are eligible; however, a student must have an active U-number and Net ID to apply.

To be eligible for the Johnson Scholarship, a student must:

- Have a documented disability; applicants do not have to be registered with USF Student Accessibility Services (SAS)

- Be a FL resident for USF tuition purposes

- Have an overall GPA of 2.0 or higher; applicants who do not yet have a USF GPA may use the GPA from the most recently attended institution.

- Be an undergraduate working on the first 4-year undergraduate degree

- File a 2026-2027 FAFSA application with USF Financial Aid

- Enroll in a minimum of 9 hours each fall and spring semester (or be approved for a reduced course load accommodation through Student Accessibility Services.)

To apply, complete an online New Applicant Application by 11:59 PM on May 1, 2026, and submit:

- A FAFSA application through USF Financial Aid
- A personal statement (500 words about student’s achievements, activities, career goals, and how the disability(ies) impact(s) student’s goals)
- Two letters of reference (one letter may be an academic reference addressing your academic success and potential
- One letter may be a personal reference; references should not be from an individual who is related to the candidate.)
- An official copy of a transcript or, if already enrolled at USF, a print out of USF Degree Works showing course work and grades

Please direct any questions to Deborah McCarthy ([email protected]) or Kenny
Renaud ([email protected]).

📣 Foundation Scholarship Updates—What You Need to Know! 💚💛

Wondering when scholarship decisions are released, how you’ll be notified, or where to check your status? Checkout our Foundation Scholarship FAQ!

Decisions are made on a rolling basis, so be sure to keep an eye on your USF email and check AwardSpring regularly for updates.

Have questions? We’re here to help—reach out to [email protected]. Thanks for your patience during our busiest awarding season!

🚨 Scholarship Alert! 🚨

The Jeff Bartman and Ellen Minter Scholarship will award $4,000 to students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Business, Technology, Healthcare, Education or the Arts. High school seniors, graduates and current college students with a 2.5 GPA or higher are encouraged to apply. Up to five awards are granted per cycle and financial need is considered. Learn more and apply: https://hubs.ly/Q046_RLk0

🚨 Scholarship Alert! 🚨

Only two weeks left to apply for the Oportun Scholarship! If you live in California or Florida and are a high school senior, recent grad, or current college student planning to study full time next year, you could win one of 30 scholarships worth $2,000 each. Apply by March 20, 2026 at https://hubs.ly/Q03ZFHRm0.

🚨 Hey USF Bulls! 🚨

Looking to boost your scholarship success this year? 💸✨

Join us for Level Up: Second Year Success Series!

📅 March 26
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 MSC 4200 (4th floor)

We’re teaming up with the USF Undergraduate Studies Office to share insider tips on finding and securing scholarships. Whether you’ve applied before or you’re just getting started, this session will help you sharpen your strategy. 👀💰

And yes… there will be FREE MERCH while supplies last! 🔥

👉 Save this post, tag a friend, and make plans to be there!

Let’s level up and secure those opportunities, Bulls! 🐂💚💛

Register here: https://bullsconnect.usf.edu/UGS/rsvp_boot?id=1995288