Institutional Aid for Undergraduate Students
Grants
University tuition grant (need-based) and global award
USF offers additional institutional grants and scholarships to students who have demonstrated financial need. It does not need to be repaid. To be eligible, you must submit a FAFSA (U.S. citizens) or CA Dream Act application (for undocumented or eligible non-citizens) by their required deadlines. These additional grants can be used for tuition only.
Scholarships
need-based scholarships
These scholarships are available to students with financial need. They do not need to be repaid. To be eligible, you must submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act application by the required deadline. These scholarships can be used for tuition only.
merit aid
All undergraduate applicants are considered for merit scholarships when they apply to USF, regardless of their financial need. If you are awarded a merit scholarship, you will be notified in your admission letter to USF. Merit scholarships are renewable for four years (or eight semesters) for new first-year students and three years (or six semesters) for transfer students, as long as you maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) each semester.
chancellor's award for catholic or jesuit high schools
To be eligible for the award, you must:
- Be admitted to USF for fall 2024.
- Graduate (or have graduated) from a Catholic or Jesuit high school before your first semester at USF.
- If you meet these conditions, you will automatically receive a $5,000 annual award toward the cost of tuition. No separate scholarship application is required.
The award is renewable annually for up to four years (for first-year students) or three years (for transfer students), provided you maintain satisfactory academic progress each semester.
Learn more about the Chancellor's Award for Catholic or Jesuit High Schools
athletic scholarships
Athletic scholarships are offered for intercollegiate participation in:
- Women’s basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis, track and field, volleyball, triathlon, and beach volleyball
- Men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, tennis and track and field
Please call the Athletic Department at (415) 422-6891 for more information.
departmental scholarships
You may follow up with your program department to inquire about departmental scholarship funds availability. Depending on your major, there may be some endowed scholarships available from your department.