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πŸ’° University of San Francisco Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
In-State Awards
$5,000-$37,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$5,000-$37,000/yr

University of San Francisco offers 9 merit scholarships. Awards run $5,000-$37,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $59,920, students receiving the largest award pay about $22,920 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at University of San Francisco

Tuition & fees
$59,920
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Largest annual award
$37,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$22,920/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $19,764), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on University of San Francisco's website
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Other scholarships at University of San Francisco (9)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Araoz Nursing Scholarship
$25,000/yr
A scholarship awarded to students admitted to the Hilltop first-year nursing program.
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Charles E. Cross Award
$5,000/yr
An annual award for students graduating from a Catholic or Jesuit high school.
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Dons Scholarship
$27,000/yr
A merit scholarship for first-year students awarded based on their USF-calculated GPA in core academic subjects.
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Hilltop Scholarship
$31,000/yr
A merit scholarship for first-year students awarded based on their USF-calculated GPA in core academic subjects.
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Ignatius Scholarship
$29,000/yr
A merit scholarship for first-year students awarded based on their USF-calculated GPA in core academic subjects.
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Presidential Scholarship
$35,000/yr
A merit scholarship for first-year students awarded based on their USF-calculated GPA in core academic subjects.
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Provost Scholarship
$33,000/yr
A merit scholarship for first-year students awarded based on their USF-calculated GPA in core academic subjects.
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St. Francis Scholarship
$17,000/yr
A merit scholarship for first-year students awarded based on their USF-calculated GPA in core academic subjects.
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University Scholarship
$37,000/yr
A merit scholarship for first-year students awarded based on their USF-calculated GPA in core academic subjects.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at University of San Francisco

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about University of San Francisco scholarships

How much merit aid does University of San Francisco give?

Published awards range $5,000-$37,000/yr. University of San Francisco lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

Does University of San Francisco give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $5,000-$37,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at University of San Francisco?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 62% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at University of San Francisco?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with University of San Francisco's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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