Scholarships & Funding

USF Administered Scholarships

USF world bulls abroad award

Eligibility:  All students interested in studying abroad during the Winter, Spring, Spring Break, Maymester, and Summer terms are eligible to apply.

Amount: $2000
Type: Need-based, first come, first served
Requirements: Students must have completed the FAFSA to be eligible.

Application Deadline:

Priority Deadline: October 1st
Applications will be processed in the order they are received.

Application Process:
Students can apply through the USF World Bulls Abroad Award website. The scholarship can be used for any of our faculty-led, affiliate, or exchange programs.

For more information and to apply please visit the USF World Bulls Abroad Award website.

Genshaft Greenbaum Passport Scholarship

Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholarships aim to expose USF students to the world by providing access to a diverse array of research and education abroad opportunities, including but not limited to semester exchanges, dual degree programs, summer and short term programs, international internships and service learning opportunities. Passport Scholarships were created by a $1 million endowment from USF President Judy Genshaft and her husband, Steven Greenbaum. Students receiving this scholarship will be known as Genshaft/Greenbaum Passport Scholars. Scholarship amounts will be $2,500 to $5,000 per person.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • Full or part-time student
  • Any academic level
  • Any USF campus
  • Any major
  • US citizen
  • First-time study abroad

Merit and financial need may be taken into consideration.

Ellsworth G. Simmons Scholarship for International Leadership

Applicants must have an interest in international business and demonstrate leadership and community service involvement. Scholarships are awarded for Fall and Spring semesters and summer term. A maximum of $6,000 may be awarded annually.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • For USF continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
  • Available to all majors
  • Recipients will be full-time USF degree-seeking students
  • US Citizen or International Student eligible
  • Minimum 3.4 GPA for currently enrolled USF students; 3.5 minimum GPA for new transfer students
  • Financial need considered but not the sole determining factor in choosing recipients
  • Applicants should be residents of Florida; preference to Hillsborough County residents

Joan Newcomb Study Abroad Scholarship

For USF International Studies majors/minors only. Scholarships are awarded fall & spring semesters and summer term. Award amounts are determined by the quality of the application and available funds, but are generally in the amounts of $500-$750. Study abroad duration must be three weeks or longer. Additional consideration given to students who balance academics, community service and employment.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
  • Major-International Studies only
  • US Citizen or International Student eligible
  • Minimum GPA is 2.5
  • Financial need considered but not a deciding factor
  • USF Tampa campus only

Mark and Kay Orr International Affairs Study Abroad Scholarship

For semester or academic year study abroad only. Award amounts are $1000 minimum. Recipients will have completed one semester at USF at the time of application. Preference given to study in non-traditional locations.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
  • Available to all majors
  • US Citizen or International Student eligible
  • Minimum GPA is 2.5
  • Financial need considered but not a deciding factor

Mark ORR Japanese Study SCHOLARSHIP

For the promotion of full or part-time students at all levels, majors, and campuses in the study of Japan at a Japanese university, school, college, or faculty-led program. Award amounts are $1000 minimum. Recipients will have completed one semester at USF at the time of application.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
  • Available to all majors
  • US Citizen or International Student eligible
  • Financial need considered but not a deciding factor

Provost Ralph Wilcox USF-Exeter Student Exchange Scholarship

This award is for full-time undergraduate students with junior or senior standing or graduate students. This award is intended for students planning to study at the University of Exeter for a full semester or academic year only. Award amounts are $1000 minimum. Recipients will have completed one semester at USF at the time of application.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • For continuing undergraduate, graduate, transfer students
  • Available to all majors
  • USF Tampa campus only
  • US Citizen or International Student eligible
  • Minimum GPA is 3.25 for undergraduate students (junior or senior standing) or 3.5 for graduate

USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarship

USF Federal Credit Union Passport Scholarships aim to help USF students be exposed to the world by providing access to a diverse array of research and education abroad opportunities, including but not limited to semester exchanges, dual degree programs, summer and short term programs, international internships, and service learning opportunities.

Scholarship Criteria:

  • For continuing undergraduate, graduate, or transfer students
  • Available to all majors
  • Restricted based on a combination of merit and financial need. USF has established GPA requirements for merit-based aid. USF uses the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to determine financial need.

USF Education Abroad Scholarship Fund

This scholarship fund is for subsidizing an education abroad experience for a student traveling internationally on a USF sponsored study abroad trip. Eligible students must demonstrate financial need as documented by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).