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Scholarships
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.
Pay It Forward Scholarship
Deadline to apply: November 1, 2020
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.
The University will award one full-tuition scholarship (tuition and fees) and two half-tuition scholarships (tuition and fees) for the 2021-22 academic year. 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. Student must apply to USF for admission for fall 2021 before applying for the scholarship. Students must attend USF full time at the Fort Wayne or Crown Point location to receive this scholarship.
This cannot be added on to other USF institutional scholarships.
Indiana Commitment: Free Tuition Opportunity
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.
Academic Scholarships
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.
2020-21 Academic Scholarships
The requirement of test scores for acceptance to the university is waived for students starting in the 2020-2021 academic year.
First-Time Students
| Scholarship | Amount | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| President’s Scholarship | $19,000 | 4.0+ |
| Trustee’s Scholarship | $18,000 | 3.75-3.99 |
| Founder’s Scholarship | $17,000 | 3.4-3.74 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $16,000 | 3.0-3.39 |
| Achievement Scholarship | $15,000 | < 2.99 |
Academic scholarships are renewable up to four years.
Transfer Students
| 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 |
2021-22 Academic Scholarships
USF is now test-optional, but submitting test scores could make you eligible for a higher academic scholarship.
First-Time Students
| 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.
Transfer Students
| 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 |
Additional Scholarships
USF offers additional scholarship opportunities for first-time and current students. Be sure to visit the Office of Financial Aid for a full list.
Catholic High School Scholarship
Are you a student at a Catholic High School? Receive a $1,000 scholarship for continuing your education at USF, a Catholic university founded in the Franciscan tradition.
Legacy Scholarship
Receive a $500 scholarship for continuing the family tradition. If your parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt or uncle, or cousin graduated from USF, you are eligible for this scholarship.
Antoinette Murray Scholarship
This scholarship is available to 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.
Endowed Scholarships
The University of Saint Francis has many donors who generously provide endowed scholarships for undergraduate students with varying criteria.
- Agnes Hake Seyfert Memorial Scholarship
- Antoinette Murray Scholarship
- Catholic High School Scholarship
- David C. Menzie Scholarship
- Sister Lucia Dos Santos O.C.D. Scholarship
Outside Scholarships
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.
- 21st Century Scholarship
- ABWA Impact Scholarship
- Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite Scholarship
- Diane R. Behrens Nursing Scholarship
- E.A. Charlton Scholarship Application
- Lucile Smith Memorial Scholarship
- Old School Labs Scholarship
- Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
- Recognizing Achievement Scholarship
- The Rusty Tweed Economics Scholarship
- Trial Pro, P.A. Scholarship
- Viva College! Scholarships for Hispanic/Latino Students
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.