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.

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.