Merit Scholarships

Saint Francis is proud to provide merit scholarships (2026-27) to 100% of our full-time traditional undergraduate students. Saint Francis is dedicated to helping students achieve their educational goals through a variety of financial aid options, including scholarships, grants, loans and student employment.

Once accepted to Saint Francis, students in traditional undergraduate programs, are automatically considered for a merit scholarships based on their GPA. Merit scholarships are renewable for up to four years and are applied exclusively towards tuition and fees.

First-Time Merit Scholarships

Transfer Merit Scholarships

Want to find out if you might qualify and the scholarship you are eligible for? Contact the Office of Admissions at admis@sf.edu or text 260-217-0854.

Full-tuition scholarship also available

A full-tuition scholarship is available through the Saint Francis Scholarship Competition.

Contact the Office of Admissions at admis@sf.edu or text 260-217-0854 to explore your scholarship opportunities.

Featured scholarships

Saint Francis Scholars

High-achieving high school seniors are invited to compete for a full- or partial-tuition scholarship at the Saint Francis Scholarship Competition. All awardees will also be named Saint Francis Scholars, signifying academic commitment and excellence.

Registration for the fall 2026 Scholarship Competition is now open. Eligible students will be personally invited.

Scholarship Competition Days will consist of two components: an essay competition and group interviews with faculty and staff. Finalists will be announced after the event, and the winners will be announced at the end of February, following the second scholarship competition date.

Other financial aid you receive might affect your scholarship offer. This scholarship is not stackable with merit scholarships. Your total financial aid, when combined with scholarships, cannot exceed the total cost of tuition and fees.

Franciscan Alliance Family Scholarship

Franciscan Alliance and the University of Saint Francis make up the twin ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration. Saint Francis is pleased to extend education benefits to all qualifying Franciscan Alliance coworkers and dependents at the Fort Wayne campus or Crown Point site.

University of Saint Francis extends education benefits to qualifying Franciscan Alliance (and Specialty Physicians of Ill., LLC) co-workers and dependents, including a 5% tuition discount on all online master’s programs.

Additional scholarships

Catholic scholarships

Our renewable Catholic scholarships will be awarded to new full-time students who receive endorsement from their Catholic parish.*

*Endorsement must be turned in to the Office of Admissions prior to the end of your first semester

	2024-25 Academic Year (Fall and Spring Semesters) Per Year
First-time students	$2,000
Transfer students	$2,000

Legacy grant

If your parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle or cousin graduated from the University of Saint Francis, you are eligible for this grant. For the 2025-26 and 2026-27 academic years, first-time students receive a $500 grant (up to four years) for continuing the family tradition.

Antoinette Murray Scholarship

The Antoinette Murray Scholarship is a renewable scholarship valued at up to $5,000 annually. Students who meet the following conditions are eligible to apply.

• Major in education or science
• Complete 20 hours of volunteer service per year at a verifiable non-profit organization
• Earn a GPA of 3.0 or higher

Contact the Office of Financial Aid to learn more about applying for this scholarship. Candidates must reapply annually for consideration.

Creative Arts Talent Scholarship

This is your chance to impress our faculty with your portfolio or audition to earn a scholarship to support your creative journey!

Scholarship Opportunities

Current high school juniors, seniors and transfer students have the opportunity to submit a portfolio for review and/or audition for scholarship consideration. Awarded scholarships are renewable for eight semesters if the required grade point average is maintained, in addition to any academic scholarships or need-based grants a student might also receive.

Why Choose Creative Arts at Saint Francis?

Our dedicated faculty, supportive community, and commitment to excellence provide the perfect environment for you to thrive. Our personalized instruction and creative atmosphere will inspire you to reach new heights.

Schedule an Audition or Portfolio Review

To schedule an audition or portfolio review, visit the event below. Students interested in dance auditions should reach out directly to Creative Arts Coordinator Molly McGowan at mmcgowan@sf.edu or 260-399-8064

Accreditation

The University of Saint Francis is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Founded in 1944, NASAD establishes national standards for art and design undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials.

Transition to Teaching scholarship

Indiana residents interested in our Transition to Teaching (T2T) program may be eligible to receive a one-time scholarship of up to $10,000, provided by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE). This need-based scholarship is available to Indiana students who have a bachelor’s degree and are looking to transition into teaching. In exchange for the scholarship, students agree to teach for five years at an eligible Indiana school or repay the scholarship.

Learn More

Visit the CHE website for all requirements and application information.

The University of Saint Francis has partnered with the Indiana Special Education Assisted Licensure (I-SEAL) program to offer scholarship opportunities for students pursuing a special education license through a transition-to-teaching program. To take the next steps, please complete the interest form available on the I-SEAL website.

More scholarship opportunities

The University of Saint Francis has many donors who generously provide endowed scholarships for undergraduate students with varying criteria. The following scholarships have separate applications, while the rest can be applied to on the general Endowed Scholarship Application.

• Agnes Hake Seyfert Memorial Scholarship
• David C. Menzie Scholarship
• Sister Lucia Dos Santos O.C.D. Scholarship
• Franciscan Alliance Scholarship
• Catholic Teacher Scholarship

Outside scholarships

Looking for additional resources? The following list represents quality organizations that award scholarships outside of Saint Francis. Each organization has its own criteria. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.

• 21st Century Scholarship​
• 3Rivers Federal Credit Union Scholarship: $2,000 scholarship for 3Rivers members
• ABWA Impact Scholarship
• Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Scholarship
• Catholic College Admission Association: $1,000 scholarship; Apply by April 1, 2025
• Check Pros Scholarship for Entrepreneurs: $1,000 scholarship
• Citizens Bank Scholarship: $2,500 monthly and $15,000 annual awards
• College Ave Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship
• College Covered Scholarship: $5,000 scholarship
• Extra Space Storage: $3000 scholarship; Apply by May 31, 2025
• Footsteps to Your Future: $1,000 scholarship; Apply by July 4, 2025
• GBES Sustainability Undergraduate College Scholarship: For Juniors; Apply by November 15, 2025
• Ultrasound Schools Info: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Scholarship
• Diane R. Behrens Nursing Scholarship
• Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
• Hilliard Gates Scholarship
• Huntington County HELP
• KURU Footwear Nursing Scholarship: $1,000 scholarship; Apply by December 19, 2025
• Lutheran Foundation Scholarship
• O’Brien-Vrba Scholarship Trust -Scholarship America: Renewable $2,500 scholarship; Apply by April 8, 2025
• Old School Labs Scholarship
• Organic Bunny Scholarship
• Panda Cares First-Year Scholars Program: $5,000 scholarship; Apply by October 30, 2025
• Paul Tarell Family Scholarship: $1,500 scholarship; Apply by November 25, 2025
• Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship: $12,500 scholarship
• Platinum Educational Group Scholarships
• PNC Student Solution Scholarship: $10,000 scholarship; Drawings in June and December; twelve winners, undergraduate, graduate and professional students
• The PRINT IT Scholarship for Aspiring Content Creators: $1,000 scholarship; Apply by January 11, 2026
• Probo Medical Scholarship
• Red Cross Scholarship Opportunity: $3,000 for the Collegiate Leadership Program; Apply by December 8, 2025
• SageIT: $1,000 scholarship; Apply by December 7, 2025 for spring semester. Apply by April 1, 2026 for next year.
• Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography: Foundation Scholarship Programs
• ​Tellone Financial Services Scholarship for any major: $2,600 annual award; Apply by April 15, 2025
• Trial Pro, P.A. Scholarship
• Viva College! Scholarships for Hispanic/Latino Students
• Walter Morales STEM Scholarship for STEM majors: $1,000 scholarship; Apply by April 15, 2025
• The Wells Call Annual Scholarship Contest

Scholarship resources

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In certain circumstances, other financial aid you receive may result in your overall offer being reduced. All financial aid you receive, when combined with scholarships, cannot exceed the total cost of tuition and fees. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.