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Helios Education Foundation 20th Anniversary Transfer Pathway Scholarship

To commemorate Helios’ 20th Anniversary and honor the success of 51ÔÚÏß-based scholarship recipients, a celebratory event will be held on April 8, 2025, in Tampa. Each recipient may bring up to two guests. For those residing outside the Tampa Bay area, Helios will cover reasonable transportation costs and provide one hotel room for the night of the event to ensure their participation.

Eligibility Criteria

• Full-time transfer student, admitted with AA degree fall 2024 or spring 2025
• Full-time student demonstrated by 30 credit hours completed in 3 consecutive semesters or each school year
• Demonstrate financial need 
• Must have Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) submitted 
• Accepted and currently enrolled at USF
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree
• Must be a 51ÔÚÏß resident
• 2.5 GPA

Award Amount:

• Up to $10,000 per year for up to two years, for a maximum award of $20,000 per student, based on 51ÔÚÏß’s in-state tuition rate, or remaining cost of attendance (the lesser of the two)
• Funds may be used for tuition, fees, books, or other educational expenses

Award Renewal:
This award is renewable for up to one additional year if students are in good standing and maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Award Ceremony:
To commemorate Helios’ 20th Anniversary and honor the success of 51ÔÚÏß-based scholarship recipients, a celebratory event will be held on April 8, 2025, in Tampa. Each recipient may bring up to two guests. For those residing outside the Tampa Bay area, Helios will cover reasonable transportation costs and provide one hotel room for the night of the event to ensure their participation.

Questions - contact us at transfer-advising@usf.edu 

Deadline
January 20, 2025