USF Scholarship & Grant Programs-Institutional Funds

The University of Saint Francis provides many opportunities to make your education affordable.  Both need and non-need based scholarships and grants are available.  Below is a current list of all scholarship and grant programs available at USF along with the criteria for each.

Academic Scholarships* - These awards require that a student maintain full-time undergraduate enrollment.  The student must also meet renewable criteria as set forth upon initial awarding.  These scholarships are awarded through the admission process.  Click here for criteria.

Alumni Second Degree Discount*- Click here for more information.

Athletic Scholarships* - The Athletic Department awards scholarships to full-time students who demonstrate athletic ability. Recipients of an athletic scholarship are expected to participate in a varsity sport as determined by the coach and maintain full-time enrollment. Renewal of the athletic scholarship is granted by the appropriate coach and reviewed by the Athletic Director. Receipt of an athletic scholarship may adjust/replace other funds received from the institution as well as the student's federal loan and work eligibility. Scholarship recipients must complete and file the FAFSA. The FAFSA  must be received by the central processing system by March 10th prior to the beginning of the students fall enrollment. Students completing the FAFSA after the March 10 received by date may jeopardize the athletic scholarship.

Scholarships in the Arts* - Scholarships in the Arts are competitive scholarships based on a portfolio review and/or audition prior to initial enrollment at the University. Art Scholarships are four-year renewable scholarships.  To be considered for scholarship renewal, students must maintain full-time enrollment, a cumulative GPA of 2.5, and a declared major in the School of Creative Arts. Scholarship recipients must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file by the March 10 priority deadline prior to the student's fall enrollment. Students completing the FAFSA after the March 10 deadline may jeopardize the scholarship.

Parkview Scholarships - The university awards scholarships to new students entering the ASN, BSN, and MSN nursing programs with strong academic records. Students must be admitted into the program to receive an application prior to June of each year.  ASN and BSN students must be enrolled full time for consideration. MSN students must be enrolled in at least 4 credit hours per semester for consideration.  Awards vary depending on financial need and/or qualifications of the applicant. Awards are renewable, provided students maintain a GPA of 3.0 for undergraduate students or 3.4 for graduate students and fulfill all progression policies of the nursing department. Scholarship recipients must have a completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) received by the central processing system by March 10th prior to the beginning of the student's fall enrollment. Students completing the FAFSA after the March 10th received by date may jeopardize the scholarship.   Students who receive the Parkview scholarship will NOT be eligible for other types of USF institutional aid.

Matching Programs - The university has agreed to match some scholarships which are from outside of the university such as Dollars for Scholars, ISHF, and Horatio Alger.  For more information, please see our match program page.

Lilly Room and Board Scholarship - The university will provide a scholarship up to the amount of a traditional double room for any Lilly Scholar who lives on campus.  Beginning with students new to USF in the 2006-2007 Academic Year Lilly Scholars who live on campus will receive a grant in the amount of traditional housing less any Federal Grant eligibility.

University of Saint Francis 2nd Bachelors Degree Grant - The university will provide a $2500 grant to students who are full-time and have already received a bachelor's degree.  This grant will be made available to students who are new to USF starting in the 2007-2008 Academic Year.  This grant is based on need.

University of Saint Francis 21st Century Grant - The university will guarantee that students who are 21st Century Scholars receive a minimum of $4500 in institutional funding.  This can include academic, athletic or other aid from USF.  Students must continue to have good standing with 21st Century Scholars, file their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) prior to March 10, and enroll full-time at USF.  This grant will be made available to students who are new to USF starting in the 2007-2008 Academic Year.