USF Admissions Merit Scholarships for Florida Residents

• USF Presidential Award: ~$16,000 (up to $4,000 per year)
• USF Directors Award: ~$14,000 (up to $3,500 per year)
• USF Scholars Gold Award: ~$8,000 (up to $2,000 per year)

Complete application (application, test scores, transcripts, $30 application fee) by January 15, 2027 for Summer or Fall 2027 entry. Early Action application deadline November 2, 2026; Regular Decision December 16, 2026.

1. Submit the USF or Common App freshman application.
2. Pay the $30 application fee.
3. Submit STARS or official transcripts.
4. Send SAT, ACT or CLT scores directly from the testing service.
5. Complete everything by January 15, 2027; no separate scholarship application is required.

• Completed freshman application
• Official SAT, ACT or CLT scores
• STARS or official transcripts
• Application fee

Awards are based on the same academic records used for admission and residency status. The number of awards is limited. Recipients are notified by postal mail and can monitor the package in Student Self-Service.