Scholars Gold Award
Automatically considered
Up to $2,000/year
About this scholarship
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 Scholars Gold Award. Awards are made on a funds-available basis.
The Scholars Gold Award provides up to $2,000 per year toward cost of attendance for up to four years or until a bachelor's degree is completed, whichever comes first.
If selected, you are notified by mail with your admission acceptance or in a separate scholarship offer letter, typically between October and February. Improved test scores received within the awarding timeline may lead to an upgraded offer.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Complete University of South Florida freshman admission application
- Submit a complete USF freshman admission application by the priority deadline (January 15)
- Automatically considered for merit scholarships upon admission — no separate scholarship application required
- Awards (Presidential / Directors / Scholars Gold) determined by academic credentials (GPA, test scores)
- Submit the complete admissions application by January 15.
- Awards are determined by academic credentials including GPA and test scores; no numeric threshold is stated.
- No separate scholarship application is required.
- Funding may continue for up to four years or until completion of a bachelor's degree, whichever occurs first.