Honors Admissions

Honors Scholarships

The Judy Genshaft Honors College awards competitive scholarships to its new and continuing students.

AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Students Entering Spring 2022 or earlier:

All Judy Genshaft Honors College students receive $2,000 in scholarships once they complete each of the three requirement areas (community service, global experience, academic). This award is paid in three installments during the students' academic career:

Each of the three scholarships is paid out once and are nonrenewable.

Students Entering Summer 2022 or later:

Judy Genshaft Honors College students who enter Summer/Fall 2022 or later receive $2,000 in scholarships once they complete each of their three requirements (two Experiential Learning activities and the  Honors Academic Curriculum). This award is paid in three installments during the students' academic career: 

  • $600 after completing the first Experiential Learning activity 
  • $600 after completing the second Experiential Learning activity 
  • $800 after completing the Honors Academic Curriculum (including Thesis or Capstone) 

Each of the three scholarships is paid out once and are nonrenewable. 

DEADLINES AND PAYOUTS

To become eligible for a scholarship payment, students must complete the requirement and submit the related form. Please see the payment schedule below:*

Forms turned in by listed date and approved: Scholarship is awarded by listed date:
Oct. 9, 2023 Week of Oct. 23, 2023
Dec. 3, 2023 Drop/Add Week – Spring 2024
Feb. 26, 2024 Week of March 11, 2024
July 29, 2024 Drop/Add Week – Fall 2024
Oct. 14, 2024 Week of Oct. 28, 2024
Dec. 2, 2024 Drop/Add Week – Spring 2025
March 3, 2025 Week of March 17, 2025

*Dates may vary. Please check this page regularly for updates.

  • Any forms received after the deadline will be awarded during the following pay out. Note that the automatic pay out schedule occurs in fall and spring only.
  • Students must be enrolled in USF coursework to receive the scholarship during that semester.
  • A good academic standing (3.25 overall GPA) is required for these scholarships.
  • The Judy Genshaft Honors College does not have an automatic pay out schedule in summer terms. For students who are graduating in summer and require a summer pay out, please inquire with your JGHC advisor for more information.
  • The Judy Genshaft Honors College does not pay out scholarships after students have graduated.
  • All Judy Genshaft Honors College scholarships are pending final review from the USF Financial Aid Office and are subject to Florida state policies regarding scholarship aid.

Students should plan to complete all requirements prior to their final semester, especially if they anticipate a Summer graduation.

OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS

Most Judy Genshaft Honors College students also qualify for generous travel scholarships to fund study abroad opportunities. These scholarships are distributed based on specific program, financial need, and available funding.

In addition, thanks to the generosity of many donors, there are more than 30 other competitive scholarships, awarded to over 150 recipients, for which only Judy Genshaft Honors College students can apply. Students may apply for these honors-specific awards as well as general USF scholarships. These applications typically open in November and are due on Feb. 1.

ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC AWARDS

Students can also visit the for more information about competitive academic awards.

Qualified incoming students will also be able to apply for the prestigious Genspiration Global Explorers Scholarship, a merit-based $10,000 award. This invitation-only scholarship is awarded to qualified First-Time-In-College (FTIC) students from all three USF campuses.