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Scholarships & Financial Aid

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College can be expensive—which is why we offer generous scholarships to high achieving students in the College of Education. We're proud to award more than $400,000 in scholarships to our students each year through private funding.

Students seeking financial assistance to pay for their education may also qualify for grants. Grants are need based money that does not have to be repaid, and are funded by Federal, state or institutional resources. 

College of Education Scholarship Information Guides


Remaining Available 2024-2025 College of Education Scholarships

Deadlines Vary. Please read each application carefully verify you are qualified, submit required documentation and submit ON TIME.

CAREER & WORKFORCE EDUCATION

Holmquist Educational Consultants Inc. Endowed Scholarship: To support scholarships for full or part-time, new or currently enrolled graduate students, who are in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus pursuing a masters in Career and Technical Education program and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in the program. This scholarship will be available to state of Florida residents with a preference to students who have a track record of success in career and technical professions and strong leadership potential. Application 

Jaeger Endowed Scholarship: Scholarships for full or part-time students, at all academic levels, aspiring to teach in the vocational and technical area. Open to students on the Tampa campus. Students should have a minimum 3.0 grade point average, exhibit evidence of a strong work ethic, have financial need, and express a desire to succeed. Application 

EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT EDUCATION

Laura Bailey Endowed Scholarship: Scholarships awarded to full-time students at all academic levels who are majoring in Exceptional Student Education on the Tampa campus. Students must demonstrate financial need. Application 

Alice C. Richardson Undergraduate Endowed Scholarship: To support scholarships for full or part-time new freshman or currently enrolled undergraduate students majoring in Special Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. This scholarship is based on merit and can be awarded 2 semesters. Application 

Cathy Lynne Richardson Doctoral Endowed Scholarship: To support scholarships for full and part-time new and currently enrolled doctoral students majoring in Special Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. This scholarship is merit based and can be awarded 2 semesters. Application 

Laurie Ann Richardson Masters Endowed Scholarship: To support scholarships for full and part-time new or currently enrolled master's students majoring in Special Education in the College of Education on the Tampa campus of USF. This scholarship is based on merit and can be awarded 2 semesters. Application 

Jack B. Richardson Scholarship in Autism Spectrum Disorders: To offer scholarships to students in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Candidates should have a minimum GPA of 3.0, be full or part-time graduate students who are enrolled in a USF Exceptional Student Education (ESE) degree and in the certificate program for "Autism Spectrum Disorders" or the "Disabilities Education: Severe/Profound". Graduate students who already have their ESE degree and are now enrolled in the certificate program may also qualify for this scholarship. Application 

MATH EDUCATION

Donovan & Betty Lichtenberg Endowed Scholarship in Math Education: Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring Math Education on the Tampa campus. Application 

Julian Clancy Frazier Endowed Scholarship: Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time graduate students majoring in Mathematics Education on the Tampa campus. Recipient must be a United States citizen. Preference will be given to those who demonstrate financial need. Application 

Claude & Lydia Melli Endowed Scholarship in Education
Scholarships to be awarded to full-time undergraduate students in the College of Education on the Tampa campus who are majoring in Science or Math Education. This scholarship is restricted based on merit (3.2 GPA) and financial need. Preference will be given to single mothers/female heads of households. Application

Math/Science Education Endowed Scholarship: Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Math or Science Education on the Tampa campus. Application 

SCIENCE EDUCATION

Math/Science Education Endowed Scholarship: Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Math or Science Education on the Tampa campus. Application

SOCIAL SCIENCE EDUCATION

Margaret Burlington Tritle Scholarship: Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Social Science Education on the Tampa campus. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need. Application 

Social Science Education Enhancement Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels majoring in Social Science Education in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Application

ALL EDUCATION MAJORS

Global Educators Scholarship: Available to students who are planning to participate in a USF World Education Abroad sponsored program during Spring 2025 or Summer 2025 semesters. While the Global Educator Scholarship is not intended to pay for an entire program, it is meant to aid our students in covering some of the costs associated with international study. Applications: (Spring) (Summer) 

PowerSchool Education Fund: Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses. Funding for testing fees, fingerprinting, and miscellaneous expenses related to Teacher Certification. This scholarship is based on preference for financial need and can be awarded 1 semester. Applications: (Fall 24) (Spring 25)


Applying for College of Education Scholarships for the 2024-2025 school year

Apply for additional scholarships through the AwardSpring scholarship database. AwardSpring allows students to apply for USF scholarships by completing a brief questionnaire that shows a list of scholarship(s) they may qualify for based on responses. Some scholarships consider financial need and require that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

Apply Now

For more information about the award opportunities below, please contact the College of Education Scholarships Office at eduscholarships@usf.edu


Award Recipients

Learn more about some of our previous scholarship recipients at the links below.