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Helios Education Foundation 20th Anniversary Transfer Pathway Scholarship
To commemorate Helios’ 20th Anniversary and honor the success of Florida-based scholarship recipients, a celebratory event will be held on April 8, 2025, in Tampa. Each recipient may bring up to two guests. For those residing outside the Tampa Bay area, Helios will cover reasonable transportation costs and provide one hotel room for the night of the event to ensure their participation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Full-time transfer student, admitted with AA degree fall 2024 or spring 2025
- Full-time student demonstrated by 30 credit hours completed in 3 consecutive semesters or each school year
- Demonstrate financial need
- Must have Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submitted
- Accepted and currently enrolled at USF
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
- Must be a Florida resident
- 2.5 GPA
Award Amount:
- Up to $10,000 per year for up to two years, for a maximum award of $20,000 per student, based on Florida’s in-state tuition rate, or remaining cost of attendance (the lesser of the two)
- Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses
Award Renewal:
This award is renewable for up to one additional year if students are in good standing
and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Award Ceremony:
To commemorate Helios’ 20th Anniversary and honor the success of Florida-based scholarship
recipients, a celebratory event will be held on April 8, 2025, in Tampa. Each recipient
may bring up to two guests. For those residing outside the Tampa Bay area, Helios
will cover reasonable transportation costs and provide one hotel room for the night
of the event to ensure their participation.
Questions - contact us at transfer-advising@usf.edu
Deadline
January 20, 2025