Scholarships and Grants

Scholarships and grants are types of aid that do not need to be repaid. They can be merit-based or need-based and are available from institutional, federal, state and outside (private) resources. Many institutional scholarships and grants are made possible by the generous donations of alumni and friends (endowments).

Most scholarships and grants are designated for full-time undergraduate students and are generally renewable. More information is available in the section on Renewal of Awards. 

Students participating in Study Abroad Programs should speak with their Financial Aid Counselor about using aid to help pay for the costs of these programs. Institutional scholarships and grants may not be used for most Study Abroad Programs. Upon return to UTampa, institutional scholarships and grants will be reinstated, provided all other scholarship eligibility requirements are met. 

Students enrolled in 4+1 or 3+2 programs (where students earn both a bachelor's and master's degree in 5 years) may receive institutional scholarships and grants up to the term in which they are admitted into the graduate program (typically the last year of study). For more information on programs offered in this format, see the Graduate Areas of Study.