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USF
Scholarship & Grant Programs-Institutional
Funds
*If
scholarships are received from more than one athletic department, the smaller award will be
reduced to 25% of the larger award received.
All
institutional funds are limited to tuition and fees
minus Federal and State Grants received. They are
also awarded for a maximum of 8 semesters. A FAFSA
is required to receive institutional funding.
Priority Deadline is March 10. Unless otherwise
stated, institutional financial aid is available to
students without a prior Bachelor's degree.
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.
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.
Out of State Grant
- Students who are not Indiana residents (as verified on
the FAFSA) will receive a $1,000 Out of State Grant.
This grant is made available to new students who enter
the university after January 2006. It is limited
to fall and spring only and limited to 8 semesters of
enrollment. Students must be full-time to receive
this grant.
John Duns Scotus Honors
Program - Students who are part of the
John Duns Scotus Honors Program will receive a $1,000
Tuition Scholarship. This scholarship is split
equally between fall and spring semesters.
Students must be full-time and enrolled in the Honors
Class in order to receive this scholarship.
Students who are unable in enroll in the honors class
until spring will receive the spring portion of the
scholarship. Incoming freshman must have a 3.5 GPA
and 1200 SAT or 26 ACT scores. Current and
transfer students must have a 3.5 GPA. For more
information, contact Dr. Matthew Fisher at
mfisher@sf.edu.
Scholarships
in the Arts* - Scholarships
in the Arts are
competitive scholarships based on a portfolio review
and/or audition. 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 art. 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.
Science
Symposium Scholarships* - These
competitive scholarships are based on
participation in the University of Saint Francis
Science Symposium during the sophomore, junior or
senior year of high school. These are four-year
renewable scholarships for full-time students
provided the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA
of 2.8 for the first academic year and 3.0 for the
remaining semesters. 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 students fall enrollment. Students completing the FAFSA after
the March 10th received by date may jeopardize the
scholarship.
Parkview Scholarships - The
university awards scholarships to students
entering the ASN, BSN,
and MSN nursing programs
with strong academic records.
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.
School of Arts and Sciences Scholarship* -
School of Arts and Sciences Scholarships are
competitive scholarships. Criteria is established
each year by the School of Arts and Sciences. School
of Arts and Sciences Scholarships are four-year renewable
scholarships available to first-time full-time students
to USF. To be considered for scholarship renewal,
students must maintain full-time enrollment, a
cumulative GPA of 3.3, and a declared major in English,
History, Ministry, Philosophy or Religious Studies.
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.
School of Professional Studies Scholarship* - School
of Professional Studies
(SOPS)
Scholarships are
competitive scholarships. Criteria is established
each year by the School of Professional Studies. SOPS Scholarships are four-year
renewable scholarships available to first-time full-time
students to USF. To be considered for scholarship
renewal, students must maintain full-time enrollment, a
cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a declared major in
Psychology, Social Work or Education. 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.
School of Health Sciences Scholarship* - School
of Health Sciences
(SOHS)
Scholarships are
competitive scholarships. Criteria is established
each year by the School of Health Sciences. SOHS Scholarships are four-year
renewable scholarships available to first-time full-time
students to USF. To be considered for scholarship
renewal, students must maintain full-time enrollment, a
cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a declared major in
PTA, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology or
Health Services.
Keith
Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial
Scholarships* - Keith
Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership
(SOBEL) Scholarships are competitive scholarships.
Criteria is established each year by the School of
Business. SOBEL Scholarships are four-year
renewable scholarships available to first-time full-time
students to USF. To be considered for scholarship
renewal, students must maintain full-time enrollment, a
cumulative GPA of 3.0, and a declared major in business
or accounting. 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.
University
of Saint Francis Grant - The
University of Saint Francis Grant is awarded to
full-time students who demonstrate financial need
as determined by the Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA). The university has a priority
FAFSA filing deadline of March 10 prior to the
student's fall enrollment. The
FAFSA
must be received by the central processing system
by March 10th prior to the beginning of the
students fall enrollment. Receipt of
additional Federal, State or Institutional funds may adjust/replace
the University of Saint Francis Grant.
Campus Ministry Peer
Minister Service Grant - Campus Ministry
offers service grants to full-time students who would be
interested in participating in the work of Campus
Ministry. Students must be willing to be Christian
leaders in the university community, to live out the
Franciscan values that are foundational to our campus,
to grow in faith and to encourage other students in the
practice of their faith through campus ministry programs
and liturgical ministries. Peer ministers serve in a
variety of ministries including being chaplains in the
residence halls, leading weekend retreats, small faith
sharing groups or Scripture studies, helping with
liturgical ministries, planning events and leading
service projects. The average grant is $1,000 for an
academic year, divided between fall and spring semester.
Applications are available from Campus Ministry.
Selection is made in the late spring and early summer
since students will have reading to do during the summer
and will come to campus in mid-August for formation.
Child
of Alumni Grants - The Child of
Alumni Grants are available for sons and daughters of
University of Saint Francis Alumni. Each recipient must
be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student. The award is
renewable for up to eight semesters. Applications for
the Child of Alumni Grants are available from the Office
of Alumni Relations and the Office of Financial Aid or
you can view and print one online available at
http://www.sf.edu/financialaid/forms.shtml.
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
students fall enrollment.
Students completing the FAFSA after the March 10th
received by date may jeopardize the scholarship.Multiple
Family Member Discount - Families who
have two or more full time
undergraduate students or graduate students that
are attending at least 6 credit hours at
the University of Saint Francis
may be eligible for a five percent tuition
discount. The Multiple Family Member
Discount is limited to the family members who are
considered in the same
household as deemed by the FAFSA. This fund
can be used toward tuition only and may be
adjusted based on other tuition-specific funding
received by the student. An
application is required each year and can be downloaded at
http://www.sf.edu/financialaid/forms.shtml.
The university has a
priority FAFSA filing deadline of March 10 prior to
the student's fall enrollment. Students completing
the FAFSA after the March 10 deadline will be
awarded funds as they are available.
Matching Programs
- The university has agreed to match some
scholarships which are from outside of the
university such as Churches, 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 in the amount of a traditional double room
for any Lilly Scholar who lives on campus. This
scholarship will be made available to students who are
new to USF starting in the 2006-2007 Academic Year.
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.
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.
University of Saint Francis Phi
Theta Kappa Scholarship - The university
will provide a scholarship of up to $10,000 to students
who are members of Phi Theta Kappa, full-time,
undergraduate students without a bachelor's degree and a
minimum GPA of 3.5 at the PTK institution they attended. Students must be working on a
higher degree at USF, and come directly from the PTK
institution they attended. Students cannot receive this
scholarship in conjunction with Academic Transfer Scholarship.
Scholarship can be received for up to 8 semesters
with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. This scholarship will
be made available to students who are new to USF
starting in the 2007-2008 Academic Year.
Catholic Heritage Scholarship - The
university will provide a scholarship of up to $3,500 to
students who have attended Catholic School (primary
and/or secondary) in Allen
County. Students must be full-time undergraduate
students without a prior bachelors degree.
Scholarship can be received for up to 8 semesters with a
minimum GPA of 2.0. An application is required with
verification of enrollment from the Allen County
Catholic School that was attended. An application can
be picked up in the Office of Enrollment Services in
Trinity Hall, or downloaded at
http://www.sf.edu/financialaid/forms.shtml.
This scholarship will be made available to
students who are new to USF starting in the 2007-2008
Academic Year.
USF Child of Diocesan Employee Grant - The
university will provide a grant of up to $4,500 to
students who are
dependent (as determined by the FAFSA) of a current
employee of any Catholic Diocese in the United States. Students must be full-time,
degree seeking, undergraduate
students without a prior bachelors degree.
Scholarship can be received for up to 8 semesters with a
minimum GPA of 2.0. A verification of employment is
required each year for renewal. A verification
form can
be picked up in the Office of Enrollment Services in
Trinity Hall, or downloaded at
http://www.sf.edu/financialaid/forms.shtml#Diocesan
Employment.
This grant will be made available to
students who are new to USF starting in the 2008-2009
Academic Year. The total amount of the grant is
$4500 minus other institutional aid received.
Tom Jehl Lifetime Sports Academy Scholarship - The
university will provide two full-tuition scholarships
and multiple scholarships of up to $3,000 to students
who have participated with the Lifetime Sports Academy,
have done volunteer activities and have a High School GPA of
2.7 or higher. Students must be full-time undergraduate
students without a prior bachelors degree.
Scholarship can be received for up to 8 semesters with a
minimum GPA of 2.5. An application is required. Application can
be picked up in the Office of Enrollment Services, the
Athletic Department, at the Lifetime Sports Academy, or downloaded at
http://www.sf.edu/financialaid/forms.shtml.
This scholarship will be made available to
students who are new to USF starting in the 2007-2008
Academic Year. To be considered for the
full-tuition scholarship, application must be received
by April 16. Student must file a
FAFSA to receive
this award.
University of Saint
Francis Achievement Award - The
University of Saint Francis Achievement Award is
awarded to full-time students who were not awarded an
academic scholarship upon entry to the University, have
reached Sophomore Standing or above (32+ Credit Hours),
and have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above. The award can
be renewed for a total of eight semesters provided the
student maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
Students will be evaluated each year in May to determine
eligibility and/or renewal of the award for the
following year. The university has a priority
FAFSA filing deadline of March 10 prior to the
student's fall enrollment. The
FAFSA
must be received by the central processing system
by March 10th prior to the beginning of the
students fall enrollment. Receipt of
additional Federal, State or Institutional funds may adjust/replace
the University of Saint Francis Achievement Award.
Endowed Scholarships
- Through the generosity of many donors, the University
of Saint Francis has several Endowed Scholarships
available.
More information is available on our
Endowed Scholarship page. |