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Scholarships and Grants

Graduate Students at Graduation

The 鲍鱼tv College of Education is proud to award more than $600,000 in scholarships to our students each year through private funding.


Applying for College of Education Scholarships

The majority of College of Education scholarships are listed on the AwardSpring portal, administered through the 鲍鱼tv Financial Aid Office. The deadline to apply for scholarships is August 1, 2025鈥攏o extensions will be made. Only admitted students are able to access the AwardSpring portal.

AwardSpring allows students to apply for 鲍鱼tv scholarships by completing a brief questionnaire that generates a list of scholarships they may be eligible for based on their responses. Some scholarships consider financial need and require that students complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

All available College of Education scholarships are listed below. If a scholarship is not available on the AwardSpring portal, a PDF application link will be provided directly below the scholarship description. Students are encouraged to carefully review all qualifications and requirements before applying.

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For more information contact the College of Education Scholarship Coordinator, Jennifer Fitzsimmons, at fitzsimm@usf.edu.   


Scholarships

Frequently Asked Questions: College of Education Scholarships

Q: When I log into AwardSpring, it says the deadline has passed. Can I still apply?
Yes! While most 鲍鱼tv scholarships have closed, College of Education scholarships remain open until August 1. If you're a College of Education student, simply click the 鈥淎pply鈥� button and you鈥檒l still have full access to AwardSpring.

Q: When will I find out if I鈥檝e been selected for a scholarship?
All applications are reviewed after the August 1 deadline by a committee of College of Education faculty, staff, and leadership. This ensures every student has a fair and equal opportunity to apply and be considered. All students will be notified of their status by the end of August.

Q: The scholarship says it has a preference for financial need鈥攈ow is that determined?
Financial need is typically determined using your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) information. However, we encourage all students to apply, regardless of their FAFSA status. Scholarship decisions consider multiple factors, and you never know how your application may compare to others or what unique circumstances may set you apart.

Q: I鈥檝e filled out my application, but the 鈥淪ubmit鈥� button is greyed out. What should I do?
If you requested a letter of recommendation, your application cannot be submitted until your reference submits their letter through the AwardSpring system. We recommend checking your status daily and reminding your reference to complete the submission using the provided link.

Q: Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation or upload a r茅sum茅?
It depends on the scholarship. A few scholarships require these documents, and AwardSpring won鈥檛 let you submit without them. Even when optional, submitting a r茅sum茅 and letter of recommendation is strongly encouraged. Each application is scored by reviewers, and r茅sum茅/recommendation sections count toward your total score. Not including them could lower your competitiveness.

Q: Are there scholarships for my major or grade level?
Absolutely! There are scholarships for all majors and all levels鈥攆rom undergraduates to graduate and PhD students. You can read through the full list of scholarships on our website, but the easiest way is to log into AwardSpring. The platform will automatically match you with scholarships you qualify for based on your student record and a few quick questions.

Q: Can I submit more than one letter of recommendation?
No, the AwardSpring system only allows one letter of recommendation per application. One strong letter is typically sufficient for review committees.

Q: It's August 2nd and my recommender hasn鈥檛 submitted their letter. Can they email it?
Unfortunately, no. All letters of recommendation and r茅sum茅s must be submitted through the AwardSpring portal. If your reference hasn鈥檛 uploaded their letter by the August 1 deadline, your best option is to submit your application without it. Late applications will not be considered for 2025鈥�2026 scholarships.

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Alice V. and Thomas C. Kraemer Scholar Endowment

Scholarship to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels who are members of the Tampa College of Education SunCoast Area Teacher Training Honors (SCATT) program.

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Barbara J. Shircliffe, PhD Memorial Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all levels in any major pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses.

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Betty Castor Endowed Education Scholarship

Scholarships for full or part-time undergraduate students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses.

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Bullock Family Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship for full or part-time students, all academic levels, all majors in the College of Education on the 鲍鱼tv Tampa campus.

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Deanotable Scholars Endowment

Scholarship to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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Doris Ann Fernandez Memorial Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full or part-time first generation undergraduate students, pursuing all majors, in the College of Education, on all campuses. This scholarship has a preference for financial need.

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Dr. Erwin Johanningmeier Endowed Scholarship

To provide scholarships to full or part-time students at all academic levels, pursing all majors in the College of Education on all campuses.  Preference for first generation, preference for financial need.

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Especially for You Endowment

Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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France Louise Stavros Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full or part-time graduate students (3.0 GPA) enrolled in the 鲍鱼tv St. Petersburg College of Education, with leadership position, community service, Florida resident with financial need, pursuing an education major. Preference should be given to graduate students seeking initial teaching certification.

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Dr. George and Mariaamma Thomas Endowed Scholarship

To offer scholarships to students in the 鲍鱼tv College of Education. Preference for students at the Sarasota Manatee campus or residents of Manatee County. Preference for students graduating from a Title I high school in Manatee County.

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Henson Fund Scholarship

To support scholarships for graduate students in the 鲍鱼tv College of Education. Renewable for up to 4 semesters. Students will be asked to complete an essay about their intentions to become educators in Sarasota County, Florida. Preference for students who are active participants in 鲍鱼tv Henson Fund Initiatives at 鲍鱼tv.

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Indira Devi/Mohan Rao Scholarship

To offer scholarships to full or part-time students, at all academic levels, pursuing an Education Major, in the College of Education, on the Tampa campus. For students who are in good academic standing and are part of the initial teacher preparation during their internship/practicum.

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Janice A. Schomburg Memorial End Scholarship in Education

To support scholarships for students in the College of Education. Preference will be given to nontraditional age students (age 25 and above for undergraduate, 30 and above for graduate level). Preference for students who have children.

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Leslie C. Robins Endowed Scholarship

Scholarships to be awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the College of Education on the Tampa campus. Students must demonstrate financial need.

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Margie Halluska Endowed Book Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time female doctoral students in the 鲍鱼tv College of Education on the Tampa campus.

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McCracken Educators Scholarship

To support scholarships for full and part-time students at the 鲍鱼tv Sarasota-Manatee campus. Criteria is as follows: (1) Financial need should be considered when awarding the scholarships, as determined by the 鲍鱼tv Financial Aid Office. (2) A minimum grade point average is required as follows; 2.5 GPA for currently enrolled and transfers students and a 3.0 GPA for graduate students. (3) Leadership positions and community service activities should be considered when awarding the scholarships. (4) Recipients must be a Manatee County resident. (5) Recipients must be enrolled in 鲍鱼tv Sarasota-Manatee and have been accepted into the School of Education.

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MetLife Achievement Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time undergraduate students in the College of Education on the 鲍鱼tv Tampa campus. Recipients must have at least a 3.5 GPA, demonstrate financial need, and be considered a first time in college student. Strong consideration will be given to minority students from traditionally underrepresented ethnic groups.

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Newland Community Endowment Scholarship

Scholarships awarded to full or part-time students at all academic levels in the 鲍鱼tv College of Ed