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Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Programs
Type Forms Required Deadlines Who Awards the Funds? Annual Maximum Amount Need Based
(requires FAFSA)
Additional Award Criteria Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term Renewal Criteria Additional Information
Florida Academic Scholars Florida Financial Aid Application High school graduation State of Florida Pays $126 per credit hour for fall and spring semesters. No See high school counselor or Bright Futures website 6 credit hours 3.0 cumulative GPA and required earned hours/year 3. Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected).
Florida Medallion Scholars Florida Financial Aid Application High school graduation State of Florida Pays $95 per credit hour for fall and spring semesters. No See high school counselor or Bright Futures website 6 credit hours 2.75 cumulative GPA and required earned hours/year 3. Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected).
Florida Top Scholars Florida Financial Aid Application High school graduation State of Florida Pays $180 per credit hour for fall and spring semesters. No See high school counselor or Bright Futures website 6 credit hours 3.0 cumulative GPA and required earned hours/year 3. Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected).
Florida Vocational Gold Seal Scholars Florida Financial Aid Application High school graduation State of Florida Pays $95 per credit hour for fall and spring semesters. No See high school counselor or Bright Futures website 6 credit hours 2.75 cumulative GPA and required earned hours/year 3. Students must apply prior to high school graduation. A student may receive funding for only 1 award (the highest award earned by the student will be selected).
Graduate Programs
Type Forms Required Deadlines Who Awards the Funds? Annual Maximum Amount Need Based
(requires FAFSA)
Additional Award Criteria Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term Renewal Criteria Additional Information
Ann Winch Fellowship Application form, Curriculum Vitae or resume essay, letters of recommendation & FAFSA February 1 USF Graduate School $1000 stipend Yes Over traditional age, community service, demonstrated high academic achievement 9 Non-renewable  
Assistantships Varies Varies Contact program of interest Varies No        
Foundation Doctoral Fellowships Graduate Studies application, nomination by Doctoral program & FAFSA February 1 USF Graduate School $20,000 stipend No Apply to a Doctoral program, or a Master's program with the goal of completing doctoral studies at USF 9 Renewable up to 5 years  
Graduate Diversity & Access Summer Program Florida Education Foundation Application & FAFSA February 2 USF Graduate School $1300 (for summer semester only) No New graduate student, U.S. citizen or permanent resident 9 None Program provides funds for orientation, summer school, peer counseling, group projects, advising, counseling, etc.
Graduate Diversity and Access Fellowship USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA February 2 USF Graduate School $8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level $12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level No Strong consideration to underrepresented students in underrepresented disciplines. Earn 9 hours each semester, and request reconsideration each year One year renewable for masters-level. One year renewable for masters-level.
Two years renewable for doctoral-level.
Not available for summer.
McKnight Foundation Doctorate Fellowship Florida Education Foundation Application & FAFSA January 15 USF Graduate School $12,000 ($6000 per semester), plus tuition and fees No African-American Graduate Student, U.S. citizen or permanent resident 9 Earn 9 hours each semester, and request reconsideration each year Selected majors.
McNair Doctoral Fellowship USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA February 2 USF Graduate School $15,000 ($7500 per semester), plus tuition No Must have graduated from McNair programs and have undergraduate research experience 9 Renewable for 3 years  
Pan American Fellowship USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA February 2 USF Graduate School $8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level
$12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level
Yes First generation in underrepresented disciplines, and bilingual 9 Renewable for 2 years masters-level; renewable for 3 years for doctoral-level  
Presidential Doctoral Fellowship Graduate Studies application, nomination by Doctoral program & FAFSA February 1 USF Graduate School $20,000 stipend No Apply to a Doctoral program, or a Master's program with the goal of completing doctoral studies at USF 9 Renewable up to 5 years  
USF Grant FAFSA March 1 (priority deadline) USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $1000 Yes Maintain 2.0 USF GPA Undergraduate; 3.0 USF GPA Graduate 6 for half grant, undergraduate (5 for half grant, graduate) Complete the FAFSA each year USF funded grant for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.
USF International Student Scholarship USF Graduate Admissions Application February 1 USF Graduate School $250 per semester, and temporary Florida residency No Must be admitted to USF, and 3.0 GPA 9 3.0 USF GPA  
Visitation Program FAFSA   USF Graduate School Portion of student's one-day travel costs No Prospective candidate for admissions n/a None  
W.E.B. DuBois Graduate Fellowship USF Graduate Scholarship Application & FAFSA February 2 USF Graduate School $8000 ($4000 per semester) masters-level
$12,000 ($6000 per semester) doctoral-level
Yes First generation in underrepresented disciplines 9 Renewable for 2 years masters-level; renewable for 3 years for doctoral-level  
Grants
Type Forms Required Deadlines Who Awards the Funds? Annual Maximum Amount Need Based
(requires FAFSA)
Additional Award Criteria Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term Renewal Criteria Additional Information
Federal Academic Competitiveness Grants (ACG) FAFSA At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $750 as a freshman
Up to $1,300 as a sophomore
Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant Cumulative 3.0 GPA after earning 30 credit hours 12 for full grant
9 for 3/4 grant
6 for half grant
Complete the FAFSA each year Federal grant for 1st and 2nd year undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree who completed rigorous high school programs. First day class attendance required.
Federal National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grants (SMART) FAFSA At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $4,000 as a junior
Up to $4,000 as a senior
Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant Must be pursuing specific majors & have cumulative 3.0 GPA 12 for full grant
9 for 3/4 grant
6 for half grant
Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain a 3.0 GPA Federal grant for 3rd and 4th year undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree within certain majors. Ineligible after earning more credit hours than are required for your degree. First day class attendance required.
Federal Pell Grants FAFSA At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed U.S. Dept. of Education Up to $5350. Received funding up to 18 semesters. Yes Maintain Satisfactory Progress First Scheduled Award:
12 for full grant
9 for 3/4 grant
6 for half grant
Less than 6 hours for 1/4 grant

Second Scheduled Award:
12 for full grant
9 for 3/4 grant
6 for half grant
Complete the FAFSA each year Federal grant for undergraduate students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. First day class attendance required.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) FAFSA March 1 (priority deadline) USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $1000 Yes, must qualify for a Pell grant Maintain Satisfactory Progress 12 for full grant
9 for 3/4 grant
6 for half grant
Complete the FAFSA each year Federally funded grant for undergraduates with exceptional financial need. First day class attendance required.
Federal TEACH Grant

FAFSA, Attend College of Education Information Session, TEACH Grant Counseling, Agreement to Serve At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed USF Office of Financial Aid Up to 4,000 per academic year. 16,000 maximum for undergraduate and post baccalaureate. 8,000 maximum for graduate level students. No Cumulative 3.25 GPA for each payment period or score above 75th percentile on admission test (SAT, ACT, or GRE) Undergraduate
12 for full grant
9 for 3/4 grant
6 for half grant
Less than 6 hours for 1/4 grant

Graduate
9 for full grant
5-8 graduate for half grant
Less than 5 hours for 1/4 grant
Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain at least a 3.25 GPA each payment period Students must certify that they understand the terms and conditions. If the terms and conditions are not met, the grant must be repaid as an Unsubsidized Direct Stafford Loan, with interest accrued from the date(s) of original disbursement.
First Generation Matching Grant (FGMG) FAFSA, FGMG Certification FAFSA-March 1st (Priority Deadline) USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $5500 for two semesters as a junior/senior
Up to $3500 for two semesters as a freshman
Up to $4500 for two semesters as a sophomore
Yes 3.0 HS GPA & 2.5 USF GPA 12
Full-time enrollment in USF classes only.
Complete the FAFSA each year & maintain a 2.5 USF GPA Awards contingent upon receipt of state funding & institutional matching funds.
Florida Student Assistance Grant (FSAG) FAFSA July 1 (priority deadline) USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $1600 Yes Maintain 2.0 USF GPA 12 for full grant
9 for 3/4 grant
6 for half grant
Complete the FAFSA each year; earn 24 cr. hrs./yr.1 State funded grant for undergraduate, Florida residents, Pell eligible.
USF Grant FAFSA March 1 (priority deadline) USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $1000 Yes Maintain 2.0 USF GPA Undergraduate; 3.0 USF GPA Graduate 6 for half grant, undergraduate
(5 for half grant, graduate)
Complete the FAFSA each year USF funded grant for undergraduate and graduate students with financial need.
Loans (must be repaid)
Type Forms Required Deadlines Who Awards the Funds? Annual Maximum Amount Need Based
(requires FAFSA)
Additional Award Criteria Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term Renewal Criteria Additional Information
Federal Grad Plus FAFSA, Credit Review, Master Promissory Note At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed USF Office of Financial Aid after credit is pre-approved Cost of attendance, less financial aid and other resources No Maintain Satisfactory Progress & Credit Worthiness 5 Complete the FAFSA each year and have credit preapproved Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 8.5% interest begins 60 days after receipt of funds. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/grad.htm
Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) FAFSA, Credit Review, Master Promissory Note At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed USF Office of Financial Aid after credit is pre-approved Cost of attendance, less financial aid and other resources No Maintain Satisfactory Progress & Credit Worthiness 6 undergraduate
(5 graduate)
Complete the FAFSA each year and have credit preapproved Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 8.5% interest begins 60 days after receipt of funds. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/nonyear/Fed PLUS.html.
Federal Perkins Loan FAFSA, FPLUS Request, Entrance Interview, Promissory Note March 1 (priority deadline) USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $2000 for undergraduate
Up to $4000 for graduate
Yes Maintain Satisfactory Progress 6 undergraduate
(5 graduate)
Complete the FAFSA each year Federally funded deferred payment loan. Repayment with 5% interest beginning 9 months after termination of schooling.
Federal Stafford Loan FAFSA, Lender Request, Entrance Interview, Master Promissory Note At least 6-8 weeks before start of term(s) for which needed USF Office of Financial Aid Varies, dependent upon need and grade level Yes (subsidized)
No (unsubsidized)
Maintain Satisfactory Progress 6 undergraduate
(5 graduate)
Complete the FAFSA each year Federally guaranteed loan program administered by private lending agencies. Repayment with 6.8% interest begins 6 months after termination of schooling. Additional information: http://www.usf.edu/finaid/Loans.html.
USF Loan FAFSA, Entrance Interview, Promissory Note March 1 (priority deadline) USF Office of Financial Aid Up to $3000 Yes Maintain 2.5 USF GPA
(3.0 graduate)
6 Complete the FAFSA each year USF funded deferred payment loan. Repayment with 5% interest beginning 9 months after termination of schooling.
USF Scholarships for New Freshmen
Type Forms Required Deadlines Who Awards the Funds? Annual Maximum Amount Need Based
(requires FAFSA)
Additional Award Criteria Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term Renewal Criteria Additional Information
USF Directors Award USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $1,500 annually for 4 years No 3.7+ high school GPA and 1210+ SAT (27+ ACT) 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Must be a Florida resident.
USF Fine Arts Talent Grants Varies February 28 College of Visual and Performing Arts Varies No Varies 12 Varies  
USF History of Achievement Scholarship USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $1,500 annually for 4 years No Variable criteria 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
 
USF Honors USF Admissions Application January 14 USF Office of Admissions $500 annually for 4 years No Must be admitted to USF Honors College 12 3.2 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. Hrs.3
 
USF Presidential Scholars Award USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $2,500 annually for 4 years No 3.8+ high school GPA and 1300+ SAT (29+ ACT) 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Must be a Florida resident.
USF Research Scholars     USF Honors College $3,500 No 4.0 USF GPA,
1350+ SAT (or 32+ ACT)
12 Non-renewable  
USF Scholars Award USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $1,000 annually for 4 years No 3.5+ high school GPA and 1170+ SAT (or 26+ ACT) 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Must be a Florida resident.
USF Scholastic Achievement Scholarship USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $1,500 annually for 4 years No Variable criteria 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
 
USF Tradition of Excellence Award for National Hispanic and National Achievement Scholars USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $9,000 annually for 4 years No Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation or College Board 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Recipients of National Achievement, National Hispanic awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF. Must be a Florida Resident.
USF Tradition of Excellence Award for National Merit Scholars USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $12,000 annually for 4 years, a laptop computer No Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Recipients of National Merit awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF. Must be a Florida resident.
USF Valedictorian USF Admissions Application July 1 USF Office of Admissions $1,000 annually for 4 years No Must be designated as Valedictorian from a FL high school 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
 
Ventures Scholars USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $500 annually for 4 years No Must be designated as Ventures Scholar 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Provide proof by March 1 as being a designated Venture Scholar.
USF Scholarships for New Freshmen (Non-Florida Residents)
Type Forms Required Deadlines Who Awards the Funds? Annual Maximum Amount Need Based
(requires FAFSA)
Additional Award Criteria Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term Renewal Criteria Additional Information
International Undergraduate Scholars Award (I-USA) USF Admissions Application and I-USA Scholarship Application April 15 USF Office of Admissions $15,000 annually No 3.5+ high school GPA and 1350+ SAT (or 30+ ACT) 12 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 Must be an international student with proven leadership, volunteerism and community service.
USF Green and Gold USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $4,000 annually for 4 years No 3.5+ high school GPA and 1170+ SAT (or 26+ ACT) 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Must be a non-Florida resident.
USF Green and Gold Honors USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $8,000 annually for 4 years No 3.8+ high school GPA and 1300+ SAT (or 29+ ACT) 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Must be a non-Florida resident.
USF Green and Gold Talent USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $3,000 annually for 4 years No Varies 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Must be a non-Florida resident with a declared major in the College of Visual & Performing Arts.
USF International Student Scholarship USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions $250 per semester,
temporary Florida residency
No Must be admitted to USF, and 3.3 GPA variable criteria and 1130+ SAT (or 25+ ACT) 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Scholarship for non-Florida residents of the Latin Americas and the Caribbean. Limited number of awards.
USF Tradition of Excellence Scholarships for National Hispanic and National Achievement Scholars USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions 100% tuition annually for 4 years No Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation or College Board 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Recipients of National Achievement, National Hispanic awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF.
USF Tradition of Excellence Scholarships for National Merit Scholars USF Admissions Application January 2 USF Office of Admissions 100% tuition annually for 4 years, on-campus room and board, a laptop computer No Receive award from National Merit Scholarship Corporation 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Recipients of National Merit awards are not eligible for the additional Honors Scholarship. Award may include any stipend or awards made to the student by NMSC and/or USF.
USF Scholarships for Transfer Students
Type Forms Required Deadlines Who Awards the Funds? Annual Maximum Amount Need Based
(requires FAFSA)
Additional Award Criteria Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term Renewal Criteria Additional Information
USA Today® Community College Scholarship Verification of Award November 1 (spring)
or
April 1 (summer/fall)
USF Office of Admissions Varies No USA Today® Community College All-Florida Academic Team 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
For individuals selected to the USA Today® Community College All-Florida Academic First or Second Teams.
USF Community College Transfer Access Scholarship FAFSA, USF Admissions Application, and CCTAS Application November 1 (spring)
or
April 1 (summer/fall)
USF Office of Admissions $1,600 annually for 2 years Yes A.A. (or approved A.S.) degree, 3.0 GPA 12 3.0 USF GPA, earn 24 USF cr. Hrs.3 Based on need and merit with preference to students from first-generation in college, limited income and/or diverse ethnic backgrounds. Must be transferring A.A. (or approved A.S.) degree from Florida community college.
USF Frank H. Spain/Betty Gillies Community College Transfer Scholarship USF Admissions Application, and Nomination Form November 1 (spring)
or
April 1 (summer/fall)
USF Office of Admissions $1500 annually for 2 years No A.A (or approved A.S.) degree and 3.5+ GPA 12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Student is nominated by the Florida community/junior college where enrolled prior to transfer.
USF History of Achievement Transfer Scholarship USF Admissions Application November 1 (spring)
or
April 1 (summer/fall)
USF Office of Admissions $2,000 annually for 2 years No 3.3 GPA and
variable criteria
12 3.0 USF GPA,
earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3
Must be an upper-level transfer student and other variable criteria.
USF International Student Scholarship USF Admissions Application November 1 (spring)
or
April 1 (summer/fall)
USF Office of Admissions $250 per semester, and temporary Florida residency No Must be admitted to USF, and 3.3 GPA 12 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 Scholarship for non-Florida residents of the Latin Americas and the Caribbean. Limited number of awards.
USF Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship USF Admissions Application, and Letter of Recommendation November 1 (spring)
or
April 1 (summer/fall)
USF Office of Admissions $2,000 annually for 2 years No 3.5 GPA, and
one letter of reference (from ΦΘΚ advisor)
12 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. Hrs.3 Designated for community/junior college graduates with membership in the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society.
USF Scholastic Achievement Scholarship USF Admissions Application November 1 (spring)
or
April 1 (summer/fall)
USF Office of Admissions $2,000 annually for 2 years No 3.3 GPA and variable criteria 12 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 Must be an upper-level transfer student and other variable criteria.
USF Transfer Student Achievement Scholarship FAFSA and USF Admissions Application November 1 (spring)
or
April 1 (summer/fall)
USF Office of Admissions $2,000 annually for 2 years Yes 3.3+ USF GPA, and demonstrated financial need 12 3.0 USF GPA, earn 30 USF cr. hrs.3 Competitive scholarship for upper-level transfer students.
Work/Employment
Type Forms Required Deadlines Who Awards the Funds? Annual Maximum Amount Need Based
(requires FAFSA)
Additional Award Criteria Minimum Credit Hours for Disbursement Per Term Renewal Criteria Additional Information
Federal Work-Study Program (FWS) FAFSA March 1 (priority deadline) USF Office of Financial Aid $4,500 Yes Undergraduate; Maintain Satisfactory academic progress; Minimum of 2.0 USF CGPA 6 USF active credit hours (no drops) per semester
Complete the FAFSA each year by March 1; maintain minimum of 2.0 USF CGPA
  • Federally funded part-time student employment-maximum 20 hrs/week. Funds are earned and paid bi-weekly based on hours worked, not to exceed the amount of the FWS award.
  • Career Center maintains listing of FWS jobs and assists students in finding jobs. USF Tampa www.career.usf.edu USF St. Petersburg www.stpete.usf.edu/career
  • Must maintain active enrollment (no drops) in at least 6 USF credit hours each semester.
1: year includes fall, spring and the previous summer semesters
2: year includes fall and spring semesters only
3: year includes fall, spring and the subsequent summer semesters