The Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the
University of South Florida offers a number of upper-level transfer
student scholarships based on academic merit. These scholarships are
available for US citizens, permanent residents and international
students. Students must have at least 60 transferable semester credits
or an AA degree from a Florida public community college at the time of
enrollment at USF.
These awards are reserved for students planning to
enter USF for the first time in the Fall or Spring semesters; students
entering USF in the Summer will be considered in the Fall scholarship cycle.
These scholarships are highly competitive. The criteria
noted for the various awards are used as minimum starting points for
consideration; meeting or exceeding the minimum requirements will not
guarantee selection. Due to competitive applicant pools, scholarships are
awarded on a funds available basis starting with the strongest GPAs.
Scholarships:
Frank H. Spain and Betty E. Gillies Community
College Transfer Scholarship
The Frank H. Spain and Betty E. Gillies Community
College Transfer Scholarship provides $3,000
($750 per semester for four semesters) for educational expenses at USF.
This award recognizes the academic achievement of Florida community/junior
college A.A. (or approved A.S.) graduates, transferring with at least
a 3.50 GPA, who plan to continue their education at any USF campus.
Students are nominated by the community/junior college where enrolled
prior to transfer. Ask your community/junior college scholarship coordinator
to complete the separate Frank H. Spain and Betty E. Gillies
nomination form. Students may receive this award in addition to one of
the other Undergraduate Admissions transfer scholarships.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
The Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship provides $4,000
($1,000 per semester for up to four semesters) for educational expenses
at USF. This award recognizes the academic achievement of community/junior
college A.A. (or approved A.S.) graduates transferring with at least
a 3.5 GPA. You must be a member of the PTK Honor Society and submit
a letter of recommendation from your PTK chapter advisor which includes
a statement that you are currently a member in good standing. The letter of recommendation must be received by the
priority date for the term in which you are applying. The deadline for
Summer/Fall 2008 entry has been extended to April 16th.
History of Achievement Transfer Award
The History of Achievement Transfer Scholarship recognizes select transfer
students from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have achieved above average
academic records in higher education while facing significant socioeconomic,
educational, cultural or personal challenges. This award provides entering
junior transfers (60+ transfer credits) with $4,000 ($1,000 per semester
for up to four semesters) and sophomore transfers (30-59 transfer credits)
with $6,000 ($1,000 per semester for up to six semesters) for educational
expenses at USF and may be offered in combination with other USF transfer
scholarships.
Scholastic Achievement Transfer Award
The Scholastic Achievement Transfer Scholarship recognizes select transfer
students from diverse ethnic backgrounds who have achieved above average
academic records in higher education while facing significant socioeconomic,
educational, cultural or personal challenges. This award provides entering
junior transfers (60+ transfer credits) with $4,000 ($1,000 per semester
for up to four semesters) and sophomore transfers (30-59 transfer credits)
with $6,000 ($1,000 per semester for up to six semesters) for educational
expenses at USF and may be offered in combination with other USF transfer
scholarships.
USA Today Community College Scholarship
The USA Today Community College Scholarship
provides funding for USF educational expenses. This scholarship is for
individuals selected to the USA Today Community College All-Florida
or All-USA Academic Team; those selected are only eligible to receive
one award. See your community college advisor for information on competing
in the USA Today Scholarship Program. If selected, and attending
USF, submit selection verification to the Scholarship Coordinator by
the priority date for the term in which you are applying.
Award amounts include:
• $9,000 for All-USA members per year ($2250
per semester for up to four semesters)
• $5,000 for first team All-Florida ($1250 per semester for
up to four semesters)
• $4,000 for second team All-Florida ($1000 per semester for
up to four semesters)
*amount may vary depending on your classification
2+2 Community College Transfer Scholarship
The 2+2 Community College Transfer Scholarship provides $4,000 ($1,000
per semester for up to four semesters) for educational expenses at USF.
This scholarship is for upper level transfer students transferring from
a Florida community/junior college with at least a 3.3 GPA.
Transfer Student Achievement Scholarship
The Transfer Student Achievement Scholarship provides $4,000 ($1,000
per semester for up to four semesters) for educational expenses at USF.
This scholarship is for upper level (junior or senior status) transfer
students with at least a 3.3 GPA and demonstrated financial need. You
must complete the 2008-2009 Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for determination of
need.
CLASC Book Scholarship
The CLASC Book Scholarship provides $1,000 ($250 per semester for up
to four semesters) and temporary in-state residency for tuition
purposes. This scholarship is designed for
citizens of Latin American or Caribbean nations (including residents of
Puerto Rico or the US Virgin Islands) who are transferring to USF with
at least a 3.3 GPA.
USF Green and Gold Transfer Scholarship
The USF Green and Gold Transfer Scholarship provides $16,000
($4,000 per semester for up to four semesters) for educational expenses
at USF. This scholarship is for non-Florida residents transferring with
at least a 3.50 GPA.
Community College Transfer Access Scholarship
The Community College
Transfer Access Scholarship (CCTAS) provides
$3,200 ($800 per semester for up to four semesters) based on financial
need, academic merit, and other selection criteria. This scholarship
requires a separate scholarship application and is administered in conjunction with the Florida Diversity and Equal
Opportunity Office for economically or educationally disadvantaged
Florida residents. Applicants must
be transferring with an A.A. (or approved A.S.) degree from an
accredited Florida community/junior college, with preference given to
students from first-generation-to-college, low-income backgrounds,
and/or historically underrepresented populations. Students must
be entering USF in the Summer or Fall term and may receive this award
in addition to one other Undergraduate Admissions transfer scholarship.
Contact for all Transfer Scholarships:
Scholarship Coordinator
Undergraduate Admissions
University of South Florida
4202 East Fowler Ave. SVC 1036
Tampa, FL 33620-6900
(813) 974-3350
E-mail: scholarship@admin.usf.edu
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