Fall 2026 University of South Florida Admissions Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 
University of South Florida

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end on the

Scholarship Summary: 
University of South Florida offers admissions scholarships to high-performing freshmen students (domestic and international) based on high school GPA, SAT or ACT scores and residency status.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
Consideration for merit awards will be based on the same academic records used for admission and residency status.

Value of Scholarship: 
The USF Admission Scholarships is valued as follows;
i. For in-state domestic students, available scholarships include;
  • USF Presidential Award: ~$16,000 (up to $4,000 per year)
  • USF Directors Award: ~$14,000 (up to $3,500 per year)
  • USF Scholars Gold Award: ~$8,000 (up to $2,000 per year)
ii. For out-of-state domestic students and international students, available scholarships include;
  • Out-of-State Waivers
  • Green and Gold Presidential Waiver Award: ~$44,000 (up to $11,000 per year)
  • Green and Gold Directors Waiver Award: ~$36,000 (up to $9,000 per year)
  • Green and Gold Scholars Waiver Award: ~$20,000 (up to $5,000 per year)

Scholarship Application Guide: 
Submit a complete by the stated deadline. There is no separate application needed, but all required information, including application fee or fee waiver, official SAT or ACT scores, official high school transcripts, and any other required documents are needed for an application to be considered complete.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the USF Scholarship Page or the International Scholarship Page.