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St. Francis taught us to respect, care for, and serve one another. More than a mere ideal, this lesson lives at the heart of our university. It is a core value that is practiced, modeled, and taught — and it served as the impetus for our scholarship program.
Apply to win a full-tuition scholarship!
At USF, we believe that acts of kindness make the world a better place. Do you? If so, tell us how you have paid it forward to someone else in life.
How to Apply: Submit this application form to apply. The application will open for submissions on August 8, 2022. Semifinalists will be chosen based on essay content. A maximum of 25 semifinalists will be invited to campus for in-person interviews on November 5, 2022.
Deadline to apply: Submit your application by midnight on October 15, 2022.
October 15: Application and essays are due
October 19: Semifinalists are notified
November 5: On-campus interview event
The final three candidates for the full-tuition scholarship will be featured on WANE-TV. The full-scholarship winner will be revealed on a WANE-TV livestream in December.
Scholarship Awards: The University will award one full-tuition scholarship (tuition and fees) and two half-tuition scholarships (tuition and fees) starting for the 2023-24 academic year. All in-person interview attendees will be awarded a minimum stackable scholarship of $1,000.
Pay It Forward Scholarships are renewable up to four years.
Eligibility: First-time students seeking their first undergraduate degree at USF are eligible to apply. Students must apply to USF for admission for fall 2023 before applying for the scholarship and must be accepted by the scholarship deadline to be eligible. To receive this scholarship, students must attend USF full-time at the Fort Wayne or Crown Point location.
Full and half-tuition scholarships cannot be combined with other USF institutional scholarships.
All state residents who qualify for full federal Pell and state of Indiana aid and have been accepted to USF will receive free tuition and fees! Indiana residents and out-of-state students who do not meet these criteria will still receive competitive financial aid award packages.
USF values your commitment to academic performance during your high school years and offers scholarships based on your high school grade point average and your scores on the ACT and SAT.
USF is test-optional, but submitting test scores could make you eligible for a higher academic scholarship.
| Scholarship | Amount | GPA Only | GPA plus Best Composite SAT/ACT Test Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| President’s Scholarship | $20,000 | 4.0+ | 4.0+ and 1110 SAT/22 ACT |
| Trustee’s Scholarship | $19,000 | 3.85-3.99 | 3.75-3.99 and 1040 SAT/20 ACT |
| Founder’s Scholarship | $17,000 | 3.55-3.84 | 3.4-3.74 and 960 SAT/18 ACT |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $16,000 | 3.15-3.54 | 3.0-3.39 and < 960 SAT/18 ACT |
| Achievement Scholarship | $15,000 | < 3.15 | < 3.00 and < 960 SAT/18 ACT |
Academic scholarships are renewable up to four years. USF will consider your highest section scores across all dates you took the SAT or ACT.
| Amount | Cumulative College GPA |
|---|---|
| $10,000 | 3.5-4.0 |
| $8,000 | 3.0-3.49 |
| $7,000 | 2.1-2.99 |
| $5,000 | < 2.1 |
Are you a student at a Catholic High School? First-time students receive a $1,000 scholarship for continuing your education at USF, a Catholic university founded in the Franciscan tradition. If you are Catholic but do not attend a Catholic High School, you are still eligible for the scholarship if you provide proof of faith from your parish priest.
| Scholarship | Amount | GPA Only | GPA plus Best Composite SAT/ACT Test Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| President’s Scholarship | $20,000 | 4.0+ | 4.0+ and 1110 SAT/22 ACT |
| Trustee’s Scholarship | $19,000 | 3.85-3.99 | 3.75-3.99 and 1040 SAT/20 ACT |
| Founder’s Scholarship | $17,000 | 3.55-3.84 | 3.4-3.74 and 960 SAT/18 ACT |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $16,000 | 3.15-3.54 | 3.0-3.39 and < 960 SAT/18 ACT |
| Achievement Scholarship | $15,000 | < 3.15 | < 3.00 and < 960 SAT/18 ACT |
Academic scholarships are renewable up to four years.
| Amount | Cumulative College GPA |
|---|---|
| $10,000 | 3.5-4.0 |
| $9,000 | 3.0-3.49 |
| $8,000 | 2.1-2.99 |
| $6,000 | < 2.1 |
For the 2022-23 academic year, renewable Catholic scholarships are available. First-time students receive a $4,000 scholarship per year and transfer students receive a $2,000 scholarship per year. This scholarship requires the student to provide proof of faith from their parish priest or Catholic high school administrator.
First-time students receive a $500 scholarship (up to four years) for continuing the family tradition. If your parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt or uncle, or cousin graduated from the University of Saint Francis, you are eligible for this scholarship.
This scholarship is available to first-time and current USF students who meet criteria for financial aid, along with Antoinette Murray’s requirements of 20 hours of volunteer service per year, a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and an essay describing how community service has impacted them personally and is enhancing their educational experience. The scholarship is need-based and valued up to $2,500. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for an application.
Current high school seniors and transfer students have the opportunity to submit a portfolio for review and/or audition for scholarship consideration in music technology, dance, studio art, graphic design, art education, animation, pre-art therapy, pep band, and choir.
Awarded scholarships are renewable for eight semesters if the required grade point average is maintained, in addition to any academic scholarships or needs-based grants a student might also receive.
To schedule an audition or portfolio review, call 260-399-8064 or email [email protected].
The University of Saint Francis is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Founded in 1944, NASAD establishes national standards for art and design undergraduate and graduate degrees and other credentials.
The University of Saint Francis has many donors who generously provide endowed scholarships for undergraduate students with varying criteria.
Outside scholarships are also awarded, which are opportunities from quality organizations outside of USF. Each organization has their own criteria. Contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.
In certain circumstances, other financial aid you receive may result in your offer being reduced. All financial aid you receive, when combined with scholarships, cannot exceed the total cost of tuition and fees.