For Students

Q: When will I find out if I’ve been selected for a scholarship?

All applications are reviewed after the May 15th deadline by a committee of College of Education faculty, staff, and leadership. This ensures every student has a fair and equal opportunity to apply and be considered. All students will be notified of their status by early August.

Q: The scholarship says it has a preference for financial need—how is that determined?

Financial need is typically determined using your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) information. However, we encourage all students to apply, regardless of their FAFSA status. Scholarship decisions consider multiple factors, and you never know how your application may compare to others or what unique circumstances may set you apart.

Q: I’ve filled out my application, but the “Submit” button is greyed out. What should I do?

If you requested a letter of recommendation, your application cannot be submitted until your reference submits their letter through the AwardSpring system. We recommend checking your status daily and reminding your reference to complete the submission using the provided link.

Q: Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation or upload a résumé?

It depends on the scholarship. A few scholarships require these documents, and AwardSpring will not let you submit without them. Even when optional, submitting a résumé and letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged. Each application is scored by reviewers, and résumé/recommendation sections count toward your total score. Not including them could lower your competitiveness.

Q: Are there scholarships for my major or grade level?

Absolutely! There are scholarships for all majors and all levels - from undergraduates to graduate and PhD students. You can read through the full list of scholarships on our website, but the easiest way is to log into AwardSpring. The platform will automatically match you with scholarships you qualify for based on your student record and a few quick questions.

Q: Can I submit more than one letter of recommendation?

No, the AwardSpring system only allows one letter of recommendation per application. One strong letter is typically sufficient for review committees.

Q: It's May 1st and my recommender hasn’t submitted their letter. Can they email it?

Unfortunately, no. All letters of recommendation and résumés must be submitted through the AwardSpring portal. If your reference hasn’t uploaded their letter by May 1st, your best option is to submit a different person for your letter of recommendation. Late applications cannot be considered for 2026–2027 scholarships.

Achieving Dreams – UMatter Endowed Scholarship

The scholarship will support students enrolled in the UMatter program with fees associated with cost of attendance (tuition, hosing, books, fees and other related expenses) including cerfications. Preference for financial need and for new students enrolled in the UMatter program.

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Alice V. and Thomas C. Kraemer Scholar Endowment

Scholarship to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels who are members of the Tampa College of Education SunCoast Area Teacher Training Honors (SCATT) program.

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Barbara J. Shircliffe, PhD Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all levels in any major pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses.

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Betty Castor Endowed Education Scholarship

Scholarships for full or part-time undergraduate students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses.

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Bullock Family Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship for full or part-time students, all academic levels, all majors in the College of Education on the USF Tampa campus.

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Deanotable Scholars Endowment

Scholarship to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Dominic & Janet Puglisi Scholarship for Students Aspiring to be K-12 Teachers

To offer scholarships for first-generation undergraduate students in the USF College of Education. Restricted based on merit. Preference for financial need.

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Doris Ann Fernandez Memorial Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full or part-time first generation undergraduate students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses. This scholarship has a preference for financial need.

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Dr. Erwin Johanningmeier Endowed Scholarship

To provide scholarships to full or part-time students at all academic levels, pursing all majors in the College of Education on all campuses.  Preference for first generation, preference for financial need.

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Especially for You Endowment

Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Florida Tomato Exchange Endowed Scholarship

To provide scholarships for students of migrant families at the USF College of Education to prepare for teaching careers. Additional scholarship criteria: Full or part-time students, all academic levels, College of Education, Tampa campus.

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France Louise Stavros Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full or part-time graduate students (3.0 GPA) enrolled in the USF St. Petersburg College of Education, with leadership position, community service, Florida resident with financial need, pursuing an education major. Preference should be given to graduate students seeking initial teaching certification.

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Dr. George and Mariamma Thomas Endowed Scholarship

To offer scholarships to students in the USF College of Education. Preference for students at the Sarasota Manatee campus or residents of Manatee County. Preference for students graduating from a Title I high school in Manatee County.

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Henson Fund Scholarship

To support scholarships for graduate students in the USF College of Education. Renewable for up to 4 semesters. Students will be asked to complete an essay about their intentions to become educators in Sarasota County, Florida. Preference for students who are active participants in USF Henson Fund Initiatives at USF.

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Indira Devi/Mohan Rao Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing an Education Major, in the College of Education, on the Tampa campus. For students who are in good academic standing and are part of the initial teacher preparation during their internship/practicum.

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Janice A. Schomburg Memorial End Scholarship in Education

To support scholarships for students in the College of Education. Preference will be given to nontraditional age students (age 25 and above for undergraduate, 30 and above for graduate level). Preference for students who have children.

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Leslie C. Robins Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. Students must demonstrate financial need.

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McCracken Educators Scholarship

To support scholarships for full and part-time students at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Criteria is as follows: (1) Financial need should be considered when awarding the scholarships, as determined by the USF Financial Aid Office. (2) A minimum grade point average is required as follows; 2.5 GPA for currently enrolled and transfers students and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students. (3) Leadership positions and community service activities should be considered when awarding the scholarships. (4) Recipients must be a Manatee County resident. (5) Recipients must be enrolled in USF Sarasota-Manatee and have been accepted into the School of Education.

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MetLife Achievement Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time undergraduate students in the College of Education on the USF Tampa campus. Recipients must have at least a 3.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be considered a first time in college student. Strong consideration will be given to minority students from traditionally underrepresented ethnic groups.

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Newland Community Endowment Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA.  Preference will be given to Newland Communities residents, employees, or employee's immediate family members. Priority will be given to undergraduate students.

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Norman and Mary Elizabeth Clark Scholarship in Education

To offer scholarships to full-time senior level students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on the St. Petersburg campus. This scholarship is for students participating in required internships.

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PowerSchool Education Fund

To support students from underrepresented populations with a preference for students who are financially disadvantaged, who are working toward their teacher certification. Support may include but is not limited to awards of up to $350 for testing fees, fingerprinting, background checks, and miscellaneous expenses related to their certifications. If scholarships are awarded, the criteria will be: full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses. This scholarship is based on preference for financial need.

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Raymond Urbanek Fellowship in Education

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time graduate students in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Selby Future Educators

Scholarships to support USF Sarasota-Manatee Education majors who need and deserve scholarships to finance their education, and retain those future teachers in the profession. Recipients must demonstrate financial need; must be resident of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or DeSoto County; must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; must be enrolled at least 1/2 time at the USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus pursuing baccalaureate degree in the School of Education

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Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity USF Scholarship for UMatter

To provide scholarships for full or part-time students, at all academic levels, in the UMatter Program, in the College of Education. This scholarship is renewable until completion of the UMatter Program. 

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Silvia de Armas de Fueyo Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full-time students, junior and senior academic level, pursuing all majors in the College of Education, at USF St. Petersburg. This scholarship is based on merit and financial need.

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Strawn Family Scholarship in Education

To offer scholarships to full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing all majors in the College of Education.

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Sunripe Migrant Endowed Education Scholarship

To support scholarships for full or part-time students of migrant families at all academic levels majoring in Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Tampa Bay Times Education Endowment

Recipient must be a graduate student in good standing attending USF St. Petersburg College of Education. Recipient must demonstrate financial need, recipient must be a graduate student, full or part-time, all majors.

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UMatter Scholarship Fund

To provide scholarships for full or part-time students, at all academic levels, in the UMatter Program, in the College of Education. This scholarship is renewable until completion of the UMatter Program. 

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USF SP College of Education Scholarship Fund

To support scholarships for students in the USFSP College of Education. Scholarship criteria; full or part-time students, all academic levels, all majors, College of Education, USFSP campus.

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Velma Pate Thomas Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to undergraduate and graduate students in the USF College of Education at the Tampa campus. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. Primary consideration given to students in their internship years.

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Walter Miller Memorial Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full or part-time first generation students, at the freshman and sophomore academic levels, pursuing an Education major, in the College of Education, at USF Sarasota-Manatee. This scholarship is based on financial need. Preference to Manatee County students.

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Wishnatzki Family Migrant Scholarship

Graduate fellowships/assistantships to migrant family/former migrant family graduate students who are full or part-time students in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Xavier F. Cannella Scholarship for Teachers

Scholarships awarded to full-time undergraduate and new transfer students in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Holmquist Educational Consultants, Inc. Endowed Scholarship

To support scholarships for full or part-time, graduate students, who are in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus pursuing a masters in Career and Technical Education program and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the program. This scholarship will be available to state of Florida residents with a preference to students who have a track record of success in career and technical professions and strong leadership potential.

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Jaeger Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships for full or part-time students, at all academic levels, aspiring to teach in the vocational and technical area in the College of Education on the USF Tampa. Students should have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, exhibit evidence of a strong work ethic, have financial need, and express a desire to succeed.

Barbara M. Bates Early Childhood Education Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time junior, senior or graduate level students majoring in Early Childhood Education in the College of Education, on the Tampa campus. This scholarship is based on merit with a preference for financial need. Preference will be given to first generation students

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Craig L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education

Scholarship for undergraduate students beginning their junior year majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. Student must be full-time, have attended USF for at least one year, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

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Hilde S. Reno Endowed Scholarship

To offer scholarships to non-traditional students in the USF College of Education who are majoring in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. Preference for single parents. Preference for both merit and financial need.

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Linda J. Edgar Memorial Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full-time junior and senior levels students, pursing an Early Education and Elementary Education major, in the College of Education, on all campuses. This scholarship is based on merit and financial need. Preference for an underrepresented minority student. Preference for a female student.

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Sears/Pfost Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

RoseMarie Kromrey Award

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time graduate students majoring in Educational Measurement and Evaluation in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Scholarships should support the graduate education and professional development of recipients.

Ackerman-Ponticell Family Endowment

To support full or part time graduate students in the College of Education Tampa campus majoring in Educational Leadership with their graduate education and professional development. Preference for doctoral students receiving national recognition and with financial need.

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Donald E. Orlosky Scholarship for Educational Leadership

To offer scholarships to full and part-time graduate students, pursuing an Educational Leadership major, in the College of Education, on all campuses.  This scholarship is based on merit with a preference for financial need.  Preference for a first generation student.  Preference for a student taking classes on the Tampa campus.

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Donna Hagen McCabe Doctoral Scholarship

To support scholarships for doctoral students enrolled in the Educational Leadership program in the College of Education.

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Leonard C. Burrello Endowed Graduate Fund

This gift will support full or part time graduate students in Educational Leadership & Policy Students with their graduate education and professional development.

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Lillie and Walter Berbecker Education Scholarship

To provide scholarship support for full or part-time graduate students majoring in Educational Leadership in the College of Education on the Tampa Campus

Ann K. Hall PhD. Scholarship

Scholarship to support full or part-time undergraduate students majoring in Elementary Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. This scholarship is based on financial need. Leadership and community service activities will be considered.

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Craig L. Johnson Memorial Scholarship in Elementary Education

Scholarship for undergraduate students beginning their junior year majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. Student must be full-time, have attended USF for at least one year, and have at least a 3.0 GPA.

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Hilde S. Reno Endowed Scholarship

To offer scholarships to non-traditional students in the USF College of Education who are majoring in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education. Preference for single parents. Preference for both merit and financial need.

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JSP Educational Foundation Scholarship

To provide scholarships to full or part-time undergraduate students, pursuing an Elementary Education major, in the School of Education, at USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. This scholarship is based on merit (minimum 2.50 GPA for this scholarship). Preference given to single parents.

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Kathleen Thorson Elementary Teacher Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full or part-time junior or senior level students, who are pursuing an Elementary Education major, in the USFSM School of Education, on the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. This scholarship is based on merit (3.0 minimum GPA) and financial need.

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Laura E. Weeks Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels who are majoring in Elementary Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Linda J. Edgar Memorial Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full-time junior and senior levels students, pursing an Early Education and Elementary Education major, in the College of Education, on all campuses. This scholarship is based on merit and financial need. Preference for an underrepresented minority student. Preference for a female student.

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Sears/Pfost Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Elementary or Early Childhood Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

Alice C. Richardson Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship

To support scholarships for full or part-time new freshman or currently enrolled undergraduate students majoring in Special Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus of USF. This scholarship is based on merit.

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Cathy Lynne Richardson Doctoral Endowed Scholarship

To support scholarships for full and part-time new and currently enrolled doctoral students majoring in Special Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. This scholarship is merit based.

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David F. Griffin Graduate Scholarship in Exceptional Student Education

The David F. Griffin Endowed Scholarship in Exceptional Student Education is awarded to qualified candidates to encourage and assist special education teachers from the Tampa Bay area as they pursue their Master's Degree from the College of Education at the University of South Florida. Applicants must have been a resident of Pinellas, Pasco, or Hillsborough County, Florida for the two consecutive years, at minimum, prior to applying for this scholarship.  Preference is given to students demonstrating a strong interest in working with students with special needs. An undergraduate grade point average of 3.2 or higher is required.

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Gerald A. Mitchell Memorial Scholarship

Offers scholarships to students in the College of Education majoring in Exceptional Student Education.

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H. William Heller Scholarship in Special Education

Support scholarships for students interested in becoming special education teachers or students with disabilities in the USFSP College of Education. Additional criteria; full or part-time, undergraduates, all majors, on the USF St. Petersburg campus.

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Jack B. Richardson Scholarship in Autism Spectrum Disorders

To offer scholarships to students in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be full or part-time graduate students who are enrolled in a USF Exceptional Student Education (ESE) degree and in the certificate program for "Autism Spectrum Disorders" or the "Disabilities Education: Severe/Profound". Graduate students who already have their ESE degree and are now enrolled in the certificate program may also qualify for this scholarship.

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Jim Yerman Scholarship in Special Education

Scholarships to be awarded to full-time undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Exceptional Student Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

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John and Donna Larson

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time undergraduate students majoring in Exceptional Student Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Laura Bailey Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full-time students at all academic levels who are majoring in Exceptional Student Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. Students must demonstrate financial need.

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Laurie Ann Richardson Masters Endowed Scholarship

To support scholarships for full and part-time new or currently enrolled master's students majoring in Special Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus of USF. This scholarship is based on meriT.

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Sherry Goldstein Scarcella Education Scholarship

To support scholarships for undergraduate-level students in the USF College of Education pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Exceptional Student Education (ESE). Preference for both merit and financial need. Preference for students planning to become K-12 teachers.

Karen Jacobs Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time undergraduate students majoring in Physical Education or Exercise Science in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Linda Blume Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Physical Education or Exercise Science in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Preference will be given to students with learning disabilities.

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Lou & RoseAnne Bowers Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Physical Education or Exercise Science in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.

Claude & Lydia Melli Endowed Scholarship in Education

To offer scholarships to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the USF College of Education on all campuses who are majoring in Science, Math, or STEM Education. Restricted based on merit (3 .0 GPA for undergraduate and 3 .2 GPA for graduate). 

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Donovan & Betty Lichtenberg Endowed Scholarship in Math Education

Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring Math Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Julian Clancy Frazier Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time graduate students majoring in Mathematics Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Recipient must be a United States citizen. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate financial need.

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Math/Science Education Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Math or Science Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Myra and Mack Cooley Working Resident Scholarship

To offer scholarships to students in the USF College of Education who are pursuing teaching in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) at the undergraduate or graduate level. This scholarship is based on a preference for merit and financial need with a preference for a US Citizen who is a Florida resident. Preference for students who are working a job or doing clinical work as part of their degree.

Karen Jacobs Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time undergraduate students majoring in Physical Education or Exercise Science in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Linda Blume Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Physical Education or Exercise Science in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Preference will be given to students with learning disabilities.

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Lou & RoseAnne Bowers Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Physical Education or Exercise Science in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.

Charles R. "Dick" Linda and Richard Tutwiler Fellowship

To provide financial support to full or part-time graduate students in the School Psychology program in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. Students supported by this fellowship have made a commitment to research and to promoting effective intervention strategies for students with ADHD, as well as to providing continuing education for teachers and parents of students and children with ADHD.

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Edward Link Sherster Memorial Scholarship in School Psychology

To support graduate students in the College of Education studying School Psychology.

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Claude & Lydia Melli Endowed Scholarship in Education

To offer scholarships to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the USF College of Education on all campuses who are majoring in Science, Math, or STEM Education. Restricted based on merit (3 .0 GPA for undergraduate and 3 .2 GPA for graduate). Renewable up to 8 semesters.

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Math/Science Education Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Math or Science Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Myra and Mack Cooley Working Resident Scholarship 

To offer scholarships to students in the USF College of Education who are pursuing teaching in STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) at the undergraduate or graduate level. This scholarship is based on a preference for merit and financial need with a preference for a US Citizen who is a Florida resident. Preference for students who are working a job or doing clinical work as part of their degree.

Margaret Burlington Tritle Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Social Science Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.

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Social Science Education Enhancement Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Social Science Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.