College Awards

University of South Florida

PublicTampa, FLAdmit rate 43%
Official aid page
Biggest award
Full cost of attendance
Worth up to
about $114,000 total
Awards
12
Cost per year
$22,859

Guaranteed with admission

Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs

Green and Gold Presidential Waiver Award

$11,000 a year · about $44,000 over 4 years

Non-Florida resident; admitted first-time-in-college student; based on outstanding academic performance.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Green and Gold Talent Waiver Award

$10,000 a year · about $40,000 over 4 years

Official 2027 amount threshold not independently stated.

Out-of-state studentsRenewable
Jan 15, 2027Official page

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

Green and Gold Directors Waiver Award

$9,000 a year · about $36,000 over 4 years

Non-Florida resident; admitted first-time-in-college student; displays strong academic excellence.

In-state studentsRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

Green and Gold Scholars Waiver Award

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Non-Florida resident; admitted first-time-in-college student; merit-based.

In-state studentsRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

USF Presidential Award (Florida Resident)

$4,000 a year · about $16,000 over 4 years

Admitted first-time-in-college student; based on academic excellence throughout high school (GPA and standardized test scores).

In-state studentsRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

USF Directors Award (Florida Resident)

$3,500 a year · about $14,000 over 4 years

Admitted first-time-in-college student; awarded to students who met and exceeded the academic profile of the incoming FTIC class.

In-state studentsRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

USF Scholars Gold Award (Florida Resident)

$2,000 a year · about $8,000 over 4 years

Admitted first-time-in-college student; awarded to the largest group of students meeting USF academic standards.

In-state studentsRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

Separate application

Separate application

Florida Benacquisto Scholarship (National Merit Full Ride)

Full cost of attendance · about $114,000 over 5 years

National Merit Finalist status and eligibility for the Florida Bright Futures Academic Scholars award.

Cutoff: 3.5 GPAIn-state studentsNational MeritRenewable
May 31, 2027Official page

USF Golden Achievement Scholarship (Non-Resident National Merit Full Ride)

Full cost of attendance · about $114,000 over 5 years

National Merit Finalist status; must select USF as first-choice institution with NMSC.

Out-of-state studentsNational MeritRenewable
May 31, 2027Official page

George W. Jenkins Scholarship

Full cost of attendance · about $91,000 over 4 years

Minimum 3.7 weighted GPA, significant financial need (FAFSA), and evidence of overcoming adversity.

Cutoff: 3.7 GPAIn-state studentsNeed-basedFirst-generationRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

USF Tradition of Excellence National Merit Scholarship

Full cost of attendance · about $91,000 over 4 years

National Merit package for Florida residents.

In-state studentsNational MeritRenewable
May 31, 2027Official page

Muma College of Business General Scholarships

$500 a year · about $2,000 over 4 years

Admitted to Muma College of Business; minimum 3.0 institutional and overall GPA; full-time enrollment (12+ credits).

Major-specificRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page