Non-Merit Awards

The Computer Science graduate program recognizes that academic success is only one part of a student's contribution to the university community. Our non-merit scholarships support students who show need and provide meaningful service beyond the classroom. These awards commend efforts that improve their peers' experiences and advance the program's values. 

  • USF CS Community Service Award:  Recognizes students who strengthen the USF Computer Science community through active participation and service. Examples include volunteering at department events, supporting student groups, and mentoring peers.1 

  • Women in Tech Service Award: In recognition of those who serve Women in Tech at USF and in the wider tech community.

  • Cura Personalis Award: Supports underserved students whose lived experiences enrich the USF Computer Science community.

  • Financial Need Based Award: Supports students who demonstrate financial need that limits their ability to fully participate in the program.

  • Research Award:  Honors students who make substantial research contributions in computer science while enrolled at USF. 

  • Entrepreneurship Award:  Celebrates students who develop creative projects, ventures, or solutions that make a positive impact on others.

eligibility 

  1. Only students who have completed their first year of study can apply
  2. Students may apply for up to two awards
  3. Students graduating in the same term as the application are not eligible
  4. Students in a tuition remittance program are not eligible

These are competitive scholarships that are only offered in the Fall semester, pending available funds in a given year. If there are no competitive applications for an award in a given year, the scholarship will not be awarded.

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1. TAs and RAs are paid positions and do not qualify as service activities.