Welcome to the USF Financial Aid page for outside scholarship information. This page will be updated regularly with announcements of private/outside scholarship opportunities for new and continuing students. Please check back often, and good luck!
Please note: you should verify actual deadlines with the scholarship organization you are applying to. Deadlines on this information page may not be honored by outside organizations if they are posted in error or if changes have occurred.
Please click on the title of any scholarship to link to a web site or to open a pdf version of the brochure or flyer (requires Adobe reader), or follow the instructions in the descriptions to request an application.
Fall 2013 Scholarships
Union Plus Scholarship Union Plus is brought to you by Union Privilege, established by the AFL-CIO to provide consumer benefits to members and retirees of participating labor unions. Amounts range from $500 to $4,000. These one-time cash awards are for study beginning in the Fall of 2013. Students may re-apply each year. The deadline is January 31, 2013.
AfterCollege/AACN Scholarship Program AACN offers eight $2500 scholarships each year to students seeking a baccalaureate, master's or doctoral degree in nursing. The deadlines are January 31, April 30, July 31 and October 31.
Zeta Phi Beta Isabel M Herson Scholarship in Education Available to graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program in elementary or secondary education. Award for full-time study for one academic year (Fall-Spring). Amount of award varies from $200-$1000. Applications are accepted September 1-February 1 preceding the award year.
Government Finance Officers Association Various scholarships available to both Undergraduate and Graduate students. The application deadline is February 22, 2013.
CNAThrive.com Thriving Care Giver's Scholarship This award is given out each year to as many candidates as we can afford to sponsor. The scholarship is given to candidates who are working to become caregivers but do not have the financial means to attend an educating institution. The application deadline is March 31, 2013.
SuretyBonds.com Small Business Success Student Scholarship Program Any student who is a citizen and/or resident of the U.S. who will be enrolled full-time in Fall 2013 is eligible to apply. Students must complete an online application form and submit an original essay of 500-1000 words on small business ownership. The application deadline is March 31, 2013.
Health Occupation Students of America Scholarship HOSA members currently enrolled in a health science education program are eligible to apply for awards totaling $1000-$7000. Applicants must have some involvement in their community and leadership activities. The deadline for applications is April 1, 2013.
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults Students who have been affected by cancer by their own diagnosis or that of a family member at the age of 15 or older are eligible to apply. The award amount is $2500 per year. The deadline is April 1, 2013.
BodyLogicMD Health and Wellness Scholarship Enter to win a $1000 scholarship by writing an essay of 500-1000 words on a predetermined topic. The application deadline is April 20, 2013.
Affiliate Marketing Scholarship Currently enrolled students at any U.S. college or University can complete a 205-500 word essay for a chance to win a $1000 scholarship. The deadline for submissions is June 1, 2013.
VideoServeillance.com Community Safety Scholarship Students may submit a one-minute video essay for a chance to win $1000 for tuition. The deadline is June 25, 2013.
Ongoing Scholarship Programs
The Hispanic College Fund Scholarship Program Scholarship opportunities ranging from $500 to $10,000 available to Hispanic students.
Chi Omega Scholarships The Chi Omega Foundation awards several scholarships and grants to collegiate and alumnae members. Awards are intended to help cover expenses such as tuition, books and related educational expenses.
Latino Business Professionals of San Francisco Scholarships are primarily intended for Latino students pursuing a degree or program of study in accounting, finance or a related field (i.e., business administration). Membership is not required.
P.E.O Sisterhood P.E.O. exists to be a source of encouragement and support for women to realize their potential in whatever worthwhile endeavor they choose. Scholarships are available.
Army Health Professions Scholarship Program Scholarships that pay 100% tuition, books, and fees for graduate students enrolled full-time in health care programs.
Methodist Hospital Health Career Scholarship Scholarship recipients are obligated to employment with Methodist Hospital or Methodist Hospital Union County after graduation according to the number of months funded (six months of employment for each semester funded).
Common Knowledge Scholarships CKSF offers a wide variety of scholarship quizzes throughout the year for U.S. high school, college, and graduate students. We even have some scholarships that parents can win for their children. At CKSF there are no essays, no applications, and no GPA requirements.
Zinch $1000 Weekly Scholarship Each week, Zinch will post a question at www.zinch.com/scholarships/weekly and/or http://apps.facebook.com/zinchscholarships/bediscovered and give entrants up to 280 characters to answer the question. Zinch will pick one winner with the best answer from among all entrants.
Scholarship Points ScholarshipPoints offers free college scholarships and scholarship contests to members of our program. You can win by earning points and entering them into monthly drawings for free scholarships. Members earn points by logging in each day, completing surveys and reviewing other sites and services.
Varsity Tutors Monthly Scholarship awards $1000 scholarships to students who write the best essay in response to a monthly prompt.
Links
Searching for outside/private scholarships? Here are links to reputable online financial aid and scholarship search web sites:
www.finaid.org
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.collegenet.com
www.go.salliemae.com/scholarships
www.latinocollegedollars.org
www.scholarshipexperts.com
www.StudentScholarships.org
www.schoolsoup.com
International Students
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Study Abroad Students
Scholarship Scams
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