Cost of Attendance
Graduate Scholarships and Fellowships
Graduate school is expensive. Fortunately, there are many ways to earn scholarships and fellowships, which don’t need to be repaid. Learn more about the kinds of awards available, if you qualify and how to apply.
USF Scholarships
Explore the AwardSpring scholarship database for USF awards you may wish to apply for. Another scholarship source is the USF Foundation, which awards over $5 million in free privately funded scholarships each year. The Office of Graduate Studies also offers fellowship opportunities for new and continuing graduate students.
Graduate Fellowships
In addition to graduate assistantships and scholarships, USF also offers fellowship opportunities. This funding helps decrease the cost of attendance without associated teaching or research responsibilities.
Fulbright Scholarships
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program is the largest exchange program in the United States, providing students and young professionals with opportunities to pursue international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching and primary and secondary school teaching in over 155 countries. Nearly 1,600 Fulbright grants are awarded each year in a wide range of fields: government, higher education, business and industry, journalism and more.
Office of National Scholars
The ONS provides guidance and support for USF’s creative, motivated and academically strong students as they compete for national merit scholarships across all disciplines. They identify, recruit and mentor students who apply for prestigious scholarships and work with faculty members to recruit candidates, write strong letters of recommendation, review applications and essays and provide mock interviews for applicants.
SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID SCAMS
Beware of any scholarship service or emails you receive requesting your bank account or personal information to qualify you for scholarships. Information on potential scholarships can be obtained through other reputable sources, at no cost to you. Please visit the Federal Student Aid and Federal Trade Commission websites to learn more about how to avoid scholarship and financial aid scams.