UTampa offers generous scholarships and grants based on academic achievement, talent and financial need. The following programs are available to new undergraduates seeking their first baccalaureate degree. All institutional grants and scholarships are available in the fall and spring semesters and require full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted. Institutional scholarships and grants are a reduction on UTampa's full-time undergraduate tuition rate. Students must be assessed the full-time undergraduate tuition rate for the terms in which they seek to receive institutional scholarships and grants. Annual scholarship and grant award amounts are divided evenly between the fall and spring semesters only. Scholarships are renewable annually and require a minimum GPA be maintained; see Financial Aid Renewal for more information.
Students enrolled in a 4+1 program (where they graduate in five years with both a bachelor's and master's degree) may receive institutional scholarships up to the term in which they are admitted into the graduate program, provided all other eligibility requirements are met.
For an individualized estimate of your financial aid award, please visit our Net Price Calculator.
Types of Scholarships
U.S. citizens and non-citizens are automatically considered for the Presidential or Transfer scholarships at the time of admission.
Scholarship eligibility is based upon unweighted GPA and course rigor for coursework completed at the time of admission. Unweighted GPA is the average of class grades based on a 4.0 scale as determined and calculated by the UTampa Admissions Committee. Scholarships are renewable annually and require a minimum GPA and satisfactory academic progress.
NOTE: Scholarship funds are limited and amounts may change.
Award amount: $10,000 to $18,000 per year
Eligibility:
- High school applicants
- Demonstrate leadership or community service
Award amount: $6,000 to $9,000 per year
Eligibility:
- College transfer applicants
Award amount: $2,000 per year
Eligibility:
- College transfer applicants
- Must apply to UT by May 1
- Proof of PTK membership (submit with admission application)
- Inducted into PTK post-high school graduation
- Student must be a member of PTK prior to acceptance
Award amount: varies according to need as determined by the FAFSA
Eligibility:
- Must complete the FAFSA
Award amount: varies per department
Eligibility:
- UT offers several departmental scholarships, which may include Art; Bonner Leader Program; Music; Nursing; Musical Theatre; Theatre; Dance and President's Leadership Fellows. Most require a separate application and have specific requirements for renewal. Learn more about departmental scholarships.
Award amount: varies depending on athletic department recommendation
Eligibility:
- NCAA Division II (2)
- Subject to NCAA rules
- Must complete the FAFSA
Key student leadership positions on campus may offer institutional grants. Students are generally selected for or elected to these positions. Interested students should inquire in the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement (or the Office of Residence Life for Resident Assistants). Examples include:
- Student Government
- Student Productions
- The Minaret
- Moroccan (yearbook)
- Neon literary magazine
- Resident Assistants (RAs)
Award amount: up to the amount of on-campus food and housing components in the financial aid Cost of Attendance (COA)* (New policy effective in the Fall 2023 semester). Students living off-campus or with parent/relative receive the same amount.
- Must be enrolled full-time (exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis)
- All ROTC Cadets who are on ROTC scholarship or contracted will receive the Grant. Applies to all military branches and includes:
- Cadets on a National or Campus/School-based ROTC scholarship (including ICSP and CMLA scholarships).
- Cadets who are MSEPs, OCs or in the Green-to-Gold Program.
- Cadets who have no scholarship or prior military service but have completed the requirements and contracted to serve in the armed forces post-graduation.
- Grants are available in the Fall and Spring semesters only.
- Grants may be reduced in cases where the aid exceeds COA for students receiving TIV aid (other than Pell).
The Financial Aid Office recommends ROTC Cadets complete the FAFSA, however it is no longer required to receive the grant.
*New policy effective in the Fall 2023 semester.
Specialized Scholarships
The following scholarships are provided through the generosity of University of Tampa friends. Unless otherwise stated, scholarships are renewed annually on a funds-available basis to full-time undergraduates for up to four years or when normal degree completion would occur. Students will be notified when selections for the upcoming year are made. A student's overall profile may be reviewed during the selection process, as the number of scholarships in each program are limited.
Current University of Tampa students may apply for these opportunities by logging into the Awards Management app in MyUTampa.
Students who are admitted to UT for a future term may email their application to the Financial Aid Office.
Award amount: Varies
This scholarship is awarded to American Indian students recommended by the Pamunkey Tribal Council, or who have been recognized by their Tribal Council as being at least one-quarter American Indian blood. Scholarship funds are available for students who have as their goal a four-year degree at The University of Tampa. Goulding Scholarship funds will go toward the cost of tuition and fees (excluding the health care insurance fee). Scholarship amount will vary based on available funds and number of students awarded. Scholarships are renewable on a funds-available basis for up to four years or until normal degree completion would occur.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Provide recommendaton letter from the Pamunkey Tribal Council verifying your Native American heritage or provide a letter from your Tribal Council verifying you as being at least one-quarter American Indian blood.
- Provide any additional information to help us understand your Native American heritage
Application deadline is March 1.
Award amount: Varies
This scholarship is awarded to one or more full-time students who are of Polish descent. Students must have demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA) and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Renewable up to 4 years on a funds-available basis
Eligibility Requirements:
- Student must be of Polish heritage
- Describe your Polish heritage
- Describe what receiving this scholarship would mean to you
- Preference given to students with demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
Application deadline is March 1.
Award amount: Varies
This scholarship is presented to 1 student each fall semester. Recipient must be a descendant or relative of UT alumni (preference given to direct descendants). Preference is given to Tampa Bay residents. Renewable with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility Requirements:
- Recipient must be a descendant or relative of UT alumni (preference given to direct descendants)
- Provide first and last name along with class year of UT alumni relative
- Describe what receiving this scholarship would mean to you?
- Preference is given to students with demonstrated financial need (determined by the FAFSA)
- Preference is given to Tampa Bay residents
Application deadline is March 1.
Award amount: Varies
Must be a descendant or relative of UT alumni (preference given to direct descendants). Four scholarships are awarded each year (one new freshman is selected each fall semester).
Eligibility Requirements:
- Recipient must be a descendant or relative of UT alumni (preference given to direct descendants)
- Provide first and last name along with class year of UT alumni relative
- Describe the nature of your relationship to your UT alumni relative. (For example, you are the child of the UT alumnus)
- Completed FAFSA is required
Application deadline is March 1.
Outside Scholarships and Federal Grants
Many UT students receive outside scholarships and federal grants. To be eligible for federal grants, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for each academic year you attend school.
