Green & Gold Scholars Waiver Award

Automatically considered

Up to $5,000/year

About this scholarship

Non-Florida resident freshmen admitted to the University of South Florida who submit a complete admissions application by January 15 may receive automatic merit consideration for the Green & Gold Scholars Waiver Award. Awards are made on a funds-available basis.

The award provides up to $5,000 per year as an out-of-state tuition waiver. Students must remain classified as non-Florida residents.

Notification typically arrives by mail with the admission acceptance or a separate scholarship offer letter between October and February. Improved test scores within the awarding timeline may upgrade an offer.

Essay questions

What else to submit

  • Complete University of South Florida freshman admissions application
  • Test scores
  • STARS submission or transcript
  • Application fee
  • Submit and complete the USF freshman admissions application (including test scores, STARS/transcript submission, and application fee) by the priority deadline (January 15)
  • Be admitted to USF as a first-time-in-college freshman
  • Maintain classification as a non-Florida resident for tuition purposes (the Green & Gold awards are out-of-state tuition waivers)
  • No separate scholarship application required - automatic consideration
  • No essays or letters of recommendation needed
  • Submit the complete admissions application by January 15.
  • No separate scholarship application, essays, or letters of recommendation are required.
  • The award is an out-of-state tuition waiver and may continue for up to four years or until completion of a bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first.