Master's Program

Scholarships

USF AwardSpring Scholarship Portal opens every December: USF Scholarship Search

As future leaders in the counseling field, we encourage our students to seek scholarship opportunities and apply for them. Click here for a working list of available scholarships along with a timeline of deadlines. During the application process, be sure to use resources at your disposal, such as USF Career Services and faculty mentors, to help you put forth the best application possible.

Lynn Bartolotta Endowed Memorial Scholarship

Lynn was a student in the CRMHC Master's program who passed away during her last semester in the program. She was a top student and a compassionate student counselor. Following her passing, the Lynn Bartolotta Scholarship was started by Lynn’s father to honor Lynn and to support current students in good standing who are experiencing significant financial need.

The award is based on the following criteria:

  • Full or part-time
  • Currently enrolled in the CRMHC Master’s program
  • Tampa or St. Petersburg campuses
  • 500-word essay
  • Award: $4000 split between fall/spring

To apply:

Students enrolled in the CRMHC Master’s program will receive an email with the application during the fall semester. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered or reviewed.

Scholarship Application Open October 1-October 22 at 11:45 PM ET

Scholarship Application

 

Dr. Dae Sheridan Endowed Scholarship 

Dr. Dae Sheridan is an alumna of the CRMHC program. Following her graduation, she continued her studies and received a Ph.D. in Clinical Sexology. Moved by a favorite quotation, "first you learn, then you earn, then you return," Dr. Sheridan returned to the CRMHC program where she taught Human Sexuality and mentored students for 15 years. Upon retiring from teaching in the program, Dr. Dae said, "I knew I wanted to stay connected to the students and the CRMHC program. Along with encouragement and mentorship, this scholarship is just another way for me to support these incredible students who have dedicated their lives to helping others."

The award is based on the following criteria:

  • Full or part-time
  • Currently enrolled in the CRMHC Master’s program
  • Preference is given to first-generation college students.
  • Preference is given to students who have demonstrated an intent to improve the field of Human Sexuality or Human Sexuality Education.
  • 500-word essay

To apply:

Students enrolled in the CRMHC Master’s program will receive an email with the application
during the fall semester. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered or reviewed

Scholarship Application Open October 1-October 22 at 11:45 PM ET

Scholarship Application

Note:  In order to maximize the departmental resources available to students and broaden the number of students receiving awards of any kind, students who have been awarded a Graduate or Research Assistantship in any USF Department (while enrolled in the CRMHC program) are ineligible to apply for these scholarships.