Transfer Scholarships & Grants

The University of St. Francis is committed to making quality, private higher education affordable.

  • At USF, we provided our students with more than $14.9 million in USF gift assistance for academic, athletic and need-based awards during 2011-2012
  • During 2011-2012 the average gift assistance package for a transfer student was $13,640
  • Of the $2.82 million dollars to transfer students in gift assistance from all sources 61 percent came from USF sources
  • Most transfer students qualify for federal, state and other assistance programs in combination with USF aid; in 2011-2012 this amounted to $3.5 million in additional funding
  • University of St. Francis participates in all of the education programs administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including the new Yellow Ribbon GI Bill
  • All students should apply using the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

 Scholarships and Grants

  • The scholarships listed require that students be accepted to the University of St. Francis and enrolled full time in a traditional undergraduate program.
  • Scholarships and grants are renewable based on a student’s GPA at the University of St. Francis.
  • Phi Theta Kappa, Transfer and the President’s Leadership Award may not be combined.
  • Contact your Admission counselor to determine your eligibility for a scholarship or grant.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

$8,500 annually – Be a member of PTK National Community College honor society.

Transfer Scholarship

$5,000 annually (3.00 – 3.24 GPA)
$6,000 annually (3.25 – 3.49 GPA)
$7,000 annually (3.50- 4.00 GPA) 

President’s Leadership Scholarship

Maximum $4,000 annually – Minimum 2.5 GPA.

Franciscan Challenge Scholarship

$1,000 to $3,000 annually (In addition to Transfer Scholarship) – Minimum 3.0 GPA; must major in Computer Science, Education, Mass Communication, Music, Recreation, Psychology, Social Work or Visual Arts.

Duns Scotus Fellow Scholarship (Honors Program)

Additional $1,000 plus 10 percent discount for on-campus housing – Interview and application required.

Biology Fellows Scholarship

Additional $3,000 annually – Awarded to select students majoring in the natural sciences with a minimum 3.25 GPA. Interview and application required.

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

$300 – $700 annually – Relatives of Alumni

Leach Endowed Scholarship

Awards vary – Nursing major with demonstrated financial need.

Athletic Scholarship

Awards vary – Athletic scholarships may be given in conjunction with academic scholarships.

Private Illinois Colleges and Universities (PICU) Scholarship

$500-$1,000, one time scholarship – Student must be enrolled in an Illinois community college, complete a minimum of 30 credit hours, have a 3.0 GPA and enroll in one of the 48 PICU member institutions. Offered every semester. For more details, visit www.picuonline.org/scholarships.

USF Music Scholarship

$100 – $1,000 annually – Audition with music director required.

Schola Cantorum Scholarship

$100 – $1,000 annually – Audition with music director required.

USF Grant

Based upon financial need as determined by FAFSA and USF awarding policy.

USF Family Discount

5% of full-tme traditional undergraduate tuition – Available for immediate family members when 2 or more students are registered full-time in a traditional undergraduate full-tuition rate program.