- APPLICATION DEADLINE IS 5:00 P.M ON THE DATE SPECIFIED IN THE SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION.
- WE ARE UNABLE TO NOTIFY YOU OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION.
- WE ARE UNABLE TO NOTIFY YOU OF NON-SELECTION FOR ANY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR WHICH YOU APPLY.
- MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE A SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED.
Foundation Scholarship Application Form
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Privately-funded scholarships range from book scholarships of $1,000
per year to scholarships that provide for the full cost of
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A. Harrison and Ruth Kosove Graduate Fellowship – Renewable – Award Amount Varies – Up to Cost of Attendance
For Graduate students.
Must have earned an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
Special Requirements: Applicants must submit a written statement addressing personal and professional goals, and two letters of recommendation, one of which cannot be from the applicant’s present or former professor.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
A. Harrison and Ruth Kosove Undergraduate Scholarship – Renewable – Award Amount Varies – Up to Cost of Attendance
For freshmen and currently enrolled sophomores and juniors.
Demonstrated capacity for leadership. For incoming freshmen, cumulative SAT score of 1232 or higher or a composite ACT score of 26 or higher.
Special Requirements: In addition to the USF Foundation Scholarship application, applicants must submit a brief statement of long term goals; an essay (no longer than 3 typed pages double-spaced) discussing significant problem(s) confronting American society or the international community of particular concern to the applicant. The essay shall include one or more solutions to the problem. Two letters of recommendation, one of which cannot be from an applicant present or former professor or teacher, must also be submitted.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
Chip Weiner Uncommon Sense Award – Non-renewable – Award Amount $950 - $1,200
For juniors and seniors.
Established by Chip Weiner to encourage students to explore unconventional professions or passions that do not conform to the norms of our culture
Special Requirements: Submit a typewritten statement explaining how you intend to use your education to chart a distinctive life or career course. Describe any employment, academics, volunteer or social activities that relate directly to your professional goals.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
Don G. Giunta Endowed Memorial Scholarship – Non-renewable – Award Amount $2,000
For freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors.
Applicant must have displayed an act of heroism or courage in a time of peril; or must or gone above and beyond all expectations to do the right thing, even when facing criticism or controversy; or brought comfort to strangers in need while forsaking their own need.
Special Requirements: Applicant must submit a one page typewritten essay detailing the act of courage or compassion, and provide documentation such as news articles, awards, or letters. A letter of recommendation is required, on school letterhead, from the applicant high school counselors that also attests to the act of courage.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
First Generation Brad and Terry Holcombe Scholarship – Non-renewable – Award Amount Varies – Up to Cost of Attendance
For incoming freshmen.
Must demonstrate leadership & community service and be a first generation in college student.
Special Requirements: Submit the 2010-2011 USF Foundation Scholarship Application, the required essay, and two letters of recommendation. Scholarship is non-renewable, but recipients may re-apply for subsequent years.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
George W. Jenkins Scholarship – Renewable – Award Amount Varies – Up to Cost of Attendance
For incoming freshmen.
For students with financial need who have overcome significant obstacles in pursuit of their goals.
Special Requirements: Submit the 2010-2011 USF Foundation Scholarship Application, two letters of recommendation, and a one to two page essay that describes challenging personal and social obstacles that you have overcome in pursuit of your educational and personal goals.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
Giovanna Zuppa Memorial Scholarship – Non-renewable – Award Amount Varies
For freshmen, current and transfer students.
This scholarship was developed in 1988 and implemented in 1992 by William Zuppa on behalf of the entire Zuppa family. The scholarship honors Giovanna Zuppa, who was born in 1900 in a small town in southern Italy. This need-based scholarship is intended to encourage American students involved in Italian culture to further their education at USF. Strong consideration will be given to American students of Italian heritage or students involved in Italian culture.
Special Requirements: Please provide a brief statement describing your involvement in Italian culture.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
LGBT Alumni Scholarship – Non-renewable – Award Amount $1,000
For students at all grade levels.
Special Requirements: Personal statement is required indicating contributions made to the LGBT community.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
Mortar Board Scholarship – Non-renewable – Award Amount $500
For continuing juniors and seniors.
Must be an accepted member of the Mortar Board Society, top 35% of the junior class at USF in cumulative GPA, be a junior currently or senior in the next term and not graduate in less than a year. Award is given in the spring term.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
Pat and Frank Harvey Endowed Scholarship – Renewable – Award Amount Varies – up to $4,000
For incoming freshmen.
For outstanding freshmen with preference to Maas Brothers employees’ children and grandchildren.
Special Requirements: Statement of relationship to former Maas Brothers employee.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
Pete Peterson Kash n Karry Scholarship – Non-renewable – Award Amount $1,000
For students at all grade levels.
For dependent children of Sweetbay (formerly Kash n Karry) employees.
Special Requirements: Name of parent who is a Sweetbay employee, position held, and store location.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
Q Motor Sports Family Student Racer Scholarship Program Inc. – Non-renewable – Award Amount $1,000
For freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors.
Scholarship applicants must document involvement in a motorsports racing venue as competitive drivers or work on race car projects. Students must be traditional college age and degree seeking, who maintain at least a "C" average. Must perform at least 75 hours of community service.
Special Requirements: Submit documentation of involvement in a motorsports racing venue as a competitive driver, or your work on race car projects.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
Rosalind (Rosie) Engebretson Memorial Scholarship - $1,000 annually
For freshmen, currently enrolled and transfer students.
For undergraduate students; preference is for single mothers with financial need. GPA requirements: Freshmen – 3.2; currently enrolled– 3.2; new transfer students – 3.5
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
Scott Peeler Jr. Endowed Scholarship for Native Americans – Non-renewable – Award Amount Varies
For students at all grade levels.
Established by Scott Peeler Jr., this award is to assist students of Native American and Native Alaskan descent.
Special Requirements: Documentation of Tribal Affiliation. Accepted forms of documentation are: (1) tribal enrolment card; (2) Bureau of Indian Affairs Card (BIA); (3) Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood Card (CDIB); (4) US Public Health Services Indian Health Service eligibility card (USPHS-IHS); (5) Birth Certificate listing applicant as Native American; (6) Driver's license listing race as Native American.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
Sigma Nu Fraternity Theta Alpha Chapter Alumni Scholarship – Non-renewable – Award Amount Up To $1,200
For students at all grade levels.
Special Requirements: Active member or pledge in good standing with Sigma Nu Fraternity Theta Alpha Chapter, demonstrated leadership in a student or community organization, typewritten personal statement in 500 words or less describing why you became a Fraternity member/pledge, what the Sigma NU Creed of Love/Honor and Truth means to you, and how you are committed to live by the creed. Recipient must live in the Sigma Nu Fraternity House.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
Susan and Robert Ableidinger Endowed Scholarship – Renewable – Award Amount Varies – Up to Cost of Attendance
For incoming freshmen.
For students with financial need who have overcome significant obstacles in pursuit of their goals.
Special Requirements: Submit 2010-2011 USF Foundation Scholarship Application, two letters of recommendation, and one to two page essay that describes challenging personal and social obstacles that you have overcome in pursuit of your educational and personal goals
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
Sweetbay Endowed Scholarship Fund for Excellence – Non-renewable – Award Amount $1,000
For students at all grade levels.
For Sweetbay employees and their children. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience and financial need. Financial need as calculated by the institution must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award. All other criteria being equal, preference will be given first to associates, then to their children.
Special Requirements: Please include details of your association with Sweetbay - name of employee, relationship to applicant, store # and location.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
ThUSFar Endowed Scholarship – Non-renewable – Award Amount $1,200
For students at all grade levels.
Financial Need; U.S. Citizen; 30 years of age or above; indication of a level of commitment to the University; goals regarding contributions to society.
Special Requirements: Please provide a brief statement describing your commitment to the University of South Florida, and your goals regarding contributions to society.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
USF Native American Scholarship – Renewable - Award Amount Varies
For freshmen, currently enrolled and transfer students.
These scholarships are intended to support the academic endeavors of Native American students at the University of South Florida.
Special Requirements: Documentation of Tribal Affiliation. Accepted forms of documentation are: (1) tribal enrolment card; (2) Bureau of Indian Affairs Card (BIA); (3) Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood Card (CDIB); (4) US Public Health Services Indian Health Service eligibility card (USPHS-IHS); (5) Birth Certificate listing applicant as Native American; (6) Driver's license listing race as Native American.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
Zeta Chi Alumni Achievement Fund – Non-renewable – Award Amount Varies – Up to $1,000
For students at all grade levels.
3.0 GPA; SAT 1000 or ACT 21; financial need and preference to members of Zeta Chi. Leadership and community service abilities demonstrated at the high school level, such as club leadership and involvement, student government leadership, will be considered.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 29, 2010.
The following awards are funded by women leaders and philanthropists who support quality education, research and service.
WLP/Endowed Scholarship – Renewable - Up to $5,000 annually
For freshmen, currently enrolled, and transfer graduate.
Provides renewable financial support to USF students, with preference given to female students.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
WLP/Vincent Zecchino M.D./Dream Givers USA Scholarship – Renewable – Award Amount Varies
For freshmen, currently enrolled, transfer and graduate students.
Provides a renewable, financial need-based award for students who are single parents. Open to all full-time, undergraduate students on any of the 4 USF campuses and not restricted by college or major.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
WLP/Esther Schneid Memorial Scholarship – Renewable – Up to $1,000 annually.
For Freshmen, currently enrolled and transfer students.
Provides a renewable award of up to $1,000 per year for a USF student, with preference given to females. Award will be given based on financial need, leadership positions held, and community service activities. Student must exhibit an entrepreneurial spirit, be a Florida resident and can be either an undergraduate or graduate student.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
WLP/Linda Blume Award – Renewable – Up to $500 annually.
Provides a renewable award of up to $500 per year to a USF student, with preference given to female students with documented learning disabilities who are recommended by the USF Tampa College of Education, demonstrate financial need as determined by the USF Financial Aid Office, and are in good academic standing. The Linda Blume Award is awarded through the College of Education.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
WLP/Elsie A. Moore Memorial Scholarship – Renewable - Up to $500 annually.
For freshmen, currently enrolled, transfer and graduate students.
Provides a renewable award based upon both financial need and merit. Applicants at any level may apply, but must be enrolled in the College of Education on the Tampa Campus.
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP MUST BE RECEIVED BY JANUARY 15, 2010.
Foundation Scholarship Application Form
Links to other scholarship sources:
Financial Aid Office
Alumni Association
Latino Scholarship Program
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