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.
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: The fall 2023 application is now closed. 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:
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.
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.
2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Academic Scholarships
(Fall and Spring Semesters)
| 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 and 2023-24 academic years, 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 by the end of their first semester at USF.
For the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years, 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, and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. 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, 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.