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Scholarships & Financial Aid
The USF College of Education is proud to award more than $600,000 in scholarships to our students each year through private funding.
Applying for College of Education Scholarships
The majority of College of Education scholarships are listed on the AwardSpring portal, administered through the OB体育官网 Financial Aid Office. The deadline to apply for scholarships is August 1, 2025鈥攏o extensions will be made. Only admitted students are able to access the AwardSpring portal.
AwardSpring allows students to apply for USF scholarships by completing a brief questionnaire that generates a list of scholarships they may be eligible for based on their responses. Some scholarships consider financial need and require that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
All available College of Education scholarships are listed below. If a scholarship is not available on the AwardSpring portal, a PDF application link will be provided directly below the scholarship description. Students are encouraged to carefully review all qualifications and requirements before applying.
For more information contact the College of Education Scholarship Coordinator, Jennifer Fitzsimmons, at fitzsimm@usf.edu.
Scholarships
Frequently Asked Questions: College of Education Scholarships
Q: When I log into AwardSpring, it says the deadline has passed. Can I still apply?
Yes! While most USF scholarships have closed, College of Education scholarships remain
open until August 1. If you're a College of Education student, simply click the 鈥淎pply鈥�
button and you鈥檒l still have full access to AwardSpring.
Q: When will I find out if I鈥檝e been selected for a scholarship?
All applications are reviewed after the August 1 deadline by a committee of College of Education faculty, staff, and leadership. This ensures
every student has a fair and equal opportunity to apply and be considered. All students
will be notified of their status by the end of August.
Q: The scholarship says it has a preference for financial need鈥攈ow is that determined?
Financial need is typically determined using your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) information. However, we encourage all students to apply, regardless of their FAFSA status. Scholarship decisions consider multiple factors,
and you never know how your application may compare to others or what unique circumstances
may set you apart.
Q: I鈥檝e filled out my application, but the 鈥淪ubmit鈥� button is greyed out. What should
I do?
If you requested a letter of recommendation, your application cannot be submitted until your reference submits their letter through
the AwardSpring system. We recommend checking your status daily and reminding your
reference to complete the submission using the provided link.
Q: Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation or upload a r茅sum茅?
It depends on the scholarship. A few scholarships require these documents, and AwardSpring won鈥檛 let you submit without them. Even when optional,
submitting a r茅sum茅 and letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged. Each application is scored by reviewers, and r茅sum茅/recommendation sections count
toward your total score. Not including them could lower your competitiveness.
Q: Are there scholarships for my major or grade level?
Absolutely! There are scholarships for all majors and all levels鈥攆rom undergraduates to graduate and PhD students. You can read through the full list
of scholarships on our website, but the easiest way is to log into AwardSpring. The platform will automatically match you with scholarships you qualify for based
on your student record and a few quick questions.
Q: Can I submit more than one letter of recommendation?
No, the AwardSpring system only allows one letter of recommendation per application. One strong letter is typically sufficient
for review committees.
Q: It's August 2nd and my recommender hasn鈥檛 submitted their letter. Can they email
it?
Unfortunately, no. All letters of recommendation and r茅sum茅s must be submitted through the AwardSpring portal. If your reference hasn鈥檛 uploaded their letter by the August 1 deadline, your best option is to submit your application without it. Late applications will not be considered for 2025鈥�2026 scholarships.
All Majors
Alice V. and Thomas C. Kraemer Scholar Endowment
Scholarship to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels who are members of the Tampa College of Education SunCoast Area Teacher Training Honors (SCATT) program.
Barbara J. Shircliffe, PhD Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all levels in any major pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses.
Betty Castor Endowed Education Scholarship
Scholarships for full or part-time undergraduate students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses.
Bullock Family Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship for full or part-time students, all academic levels, all majors in the College of Education on the USF Tampa campus.
Deanotable Scholars Endowment
Scholarship to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.
Doris Ann Fernandez Memorial Scholarship
To offer scholarships to full or part-time first generation undergraduate students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses. This scholarship has a preference for financial need.
Dr. Erwin Johanningmeier Endowed Scholarship
To provide scholarships to full or part-time students at all academic levels, pursing all majors in the College of Education on all campuses. Preference for first generation, preference for financial need.
Especially for You Endowment
Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.
France Louise Stavros Scholarship
To offer scholarships to full or part-time graduate students (3.0 GPA) enrolled in the USF St. Petersburg College of Education, with leadership position, community service, Florida resident with financial need, pursuing an education major. Preference should be given to graduate students seeking initial teaching certification.
Dr. George and Mariaamma Thomas Endowed Scholarship
To offer scholarships to students in the USF College of Education. Preference for students at the Sarasota Manatee campus or residents of Manatee County. Preference for students graduating from a Title I high school in Manatee County.
Henson Fund Scholarship
To support scholarships for graduate students in the USF College of Education. Renewable for up to 4 semesters. Students will be asked to complete an essay about their intentions to become educators in Sarasota County, Florida. Preference for students who are active participants in USF Henson Fund Initiatives at USF.
Indira Devi/Mohan Rao Scholarship
To offer scholarships to full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing an Education Major, in the College of Education, on the Tampa campus. For students who are in good academic standing and are part of the initial teacher preparation during their internship/practicum.
Janice A. Schomburg Memorial End Scholarship in Education
To support scholarships for students in the College of Education. Preference will be given to nontraditional age students (age 25 and above for undergraduate, 30 and above for graduate level). Preference for students who have children.
Leslie C. Robins Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. Students must demonstrate financial need.
Margie Halluska Endowed Book Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to full or part-time female doctoral students in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus.
McCracken Educators Scholarship
To support scholarships for full and part-time students at the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Criteria is as follows: (1) Financial need should be considered when awarding the scholarships, as determined by the USF Financial Aid Office. (2) A minimum grade point average is required as follows; 2.5 GPA for currently enrolled and transfers students and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students. (3) Leadership positions and community service activities should be considered when awarding the scholarships. (4) Recipients must be a Manatee County resident. (5) Recipients must be enrolled in USF Sarasota-Manatee and have been accepted into the School of Education.
MetLife Achievement Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to full or part-time undergraduate students in the College of Education on the USF Tampa campus. Recipients must have at least a 3.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be considered a first time in college student. Strong consideration will be given to minority students from traditionally underrepresented ethnic groups.
Newland Community Endowment Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Applicants must have at least a 3.5 GPA. Preference will be given to Newland Communities residents, employees, or employee's immediate family members. Priority will be given to undergraduate students.
Norman and Mary Elizabeth Clark Scholarship in Education
To offer scholarships to full-time senior level students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on the St. Petersburg campus. This scholarship is for students participating in required internships.
PowerSchool Education Fund
To support students from underrepresented populations with a preference for students who are financially disadvantaged, who are working toward their teacher certification. Support may include but is not limited to awards of up to $350 for testing fees, fingerprinting, background checks, and miscellaneous expenses related to their certifications. If scholarships are awarded, the criteria will be: full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses. This scholarship is based on preference for financial need.
Raymond Urbanek Fellowship in Education
Scholarships awarded to full or part-time graduate students in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus
Selby Future Educators
Scholarships to support USF Sarasota-Manatee Education majors who need and deserve scholarships to finance their education, and retain those future teachers in the profession. Recipients must demonstrate financial need; must be resident of Sarasota, Manatee, Charlotte or DeSoto County; must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; must be enrolled at least 1/2 time at the USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus pursuing baccalaureate degree in the School of Education
Silvia de Armas de Fueyo Scholarship
To offer scholarships to full-time students, junior and senior academic level, pursuing all majors in the College of Education, at USF St. Petersburg. This scholarship is based on merit and financial need.
Strawn Family Scholarship in Education
To offer scholarships to full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing all majors in the College of Education.
Tampa Bay Times Education Endowment
Recipient must be a graduate student in good standing attending USF St. Petersburg College of Education. Recipient must demonstrate financial need, recipient must be a graduate student, full or part-time, all majors.
USF SP College of Education Scholarship Fund
To support scholarships for students in the USFSP College of Education. Scholarship criteria; full or part-time students, all academic levels, all majors, College of Education, USFSP campus.
Velma Pate Thomas Endowed Scholarship
Scholarships awarded to undergraduate and graduate students in the USF College of Education at the Tampa campus. Recipients must demonstrate financial need. Primary consideration given to students in their internship years.
Walter Miller Memorial Scholarship
To offer scholarships to full or part-time first generation students, at the freshman and sophomore academic levels, pursuing an Education major, in the College of Education, at USF Sarasota-Manatee. This scholarship is based on financial need. Preference to Manatee County students.
Xavier F. Cannella Scholarship for Teachers
Scholarships awarded to full-time undergraduate and new transfer students in the USF College of Education on the Tampa campus. Recipients must demonstrate financial need.
Career and Technical Education
Holmquist Educational Consultants, Inc. Endowed Scholarship
To support scholarships for full or part-time, 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 p