A scholarship is financial aid that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships don't require a completed FAFSA, but application processes and requirements vary by program. 

Scholarship Universe

Online platform brings hundreds of SFA-endowed scholarships to your fingertips.

Discover and apply for scholarship opportunities across campus. Through personalized matching, you'll find scholarships aligned with your academic interests and qualifications. Log in with your mySFA credentials:

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Eligibility for scholarships is determined by various criteria for the specific scholarship. Examples include:

  • financial need
  • accomplishments
  • academic merit
  • service, leadership or extracurricular activities
  • or even winning an essay contest.

Scholarship selection committees review candidates and choose a limited number of recipients, as funding for the specific scholarship allows.

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Outside scholarship resources

You can do an online search, “Scholarships for ___” and fill in the blank: foster youth, adoptees, leaders, volunteers, children of veterans — you name it.

Receiving an outside scholarship:

The priority deadline is June 1 for fall tuition. View more information on outside scholarships to ensure proper processing.