USF Honors Scholarships Students entering the University of Sioux Falls during the 201112 academic year or prior and who were awarded an Honors Scholarship under the Joseph E Salsbury Honors Scholarship, the Trustee Honors Scholarship, the Harold W. and K. Lorette Lackey Presidential Honors Scholarship or the National Merit Finalist Honors Scholarship will remain eligible for those awarded scholarships by remaining a full-time undergraduate student and maintaining a 3.2 cumulative GPA (National Merit Finalists Scholars are required to keep a 3.5 CGPA). These Honors Scholarships are renewable for three years (or eight consecutive semesters). Students receiving these scholarships are part of the Honors Program on campus and must participate/attend at least six events per year. Students receiving these Honors Scholarships are also required to live in University housing each year of receiving the scholarship. Students wishing to have this requirement waived due to extenuating circumstances may petition the Honors Committee of the Faculty Association in writing to make the request. If approved for a housing waiver, the student will forfeit 20 percent of his or her scholarship. Students who choose to live off campus without petitioning the committee or who are denied their petition and still move off campus, will forfeit 30 percent of their scholarship amount. Academic & Merit Scholarships USF offers a comprehensive array of academic and merit based scholarships for full-time students based on their ACT or SAT score and their cumulative grade point average (CGPA). To be eligible, students must meet all USF requirements for full admission for the fall or spring semesters. Transfer students with 12 completed college credits and a 2.5 CGPA or above may be eligible for a merit-based scholarship. Transfer students with 12 completed college credits and a 3.0 CGPA or above may be eligible for an academic scholarship. There are limitations to the ability of students to receive additional University and Performance based scholarships in addition to the merit or academic scholarships. Merit scholarships require the maintenance of a 2.0 CGPA and academic scholarship requires the maintenance of a 3.0 CGPA for renewal. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship A limited number of scholarships worth $3,000 are given to students who have earned an associate’s degree and are a member of Phi Theta Kappa. Students must submit a copy of their Phi Theta Kappa membership card at the time of their admissions application. A 3.0 CGPA is required to receive and renew this scholarship. Sullivan Youth Ministry Scholarship The Sullivan Youth Ministry Scholarship is funded by long-time business owner and member of the board of trustees, Marian Sullivan. A limited number of scholarships are available to new, incoming students annually who are full-time, possess a 2.75 grade point average (GPA) and major in Theology/Youth Ministry at USF. The scholarship is worth $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) for 4 years or 8 consecutive semesters for a maximum of $20,000. An application is required by February 1. If chosen for the Sullivan Youth Ministry Scholarship, additional scholarships
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from USF are limited. A 2.75 cumulative GPA is required for renewal of the scholarship. Lillibridge Entrepreneurial Studies Scholarship Tom and Cindy Lillibridge have generously funded this Entrepreneurial Studies Scholarship opportunity. Preference for the scholarship goes to students who come from entrepreneurial households, own their own business or students who desire to be a business owner. Eligible students must be admitted to USF, have a minimum 24 ACT (or 1090 SAT) and 3.0 grade point average (GPA) and major or minor in Entrepreneurial Studies at USF. Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1 each year. Students who receive the Lillibridge Entrepreneurial Scholarship are not eligible for other University or Performance based scholarships including athletic or fine arts. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 CGPA while at USF, remain a full-time student, maintain the Entrepreneurial Studies major or minor and be an active member of the University's Collegiate Entrepreneurs' Organization. The scholarship is worth up to $5,000 per year (up to $2,500 each semester) and the application deadline is February 1. International Student Scholarship Eligible students are citizens of a country outside of the United States. Students are required to show financial ability. Students receiving an International Student Scholarship are not eligible for additional university aid except performance scholarships. International students receiving an ACT score of 30 or above or an SAT score of 1330 or above may receive a Salsbury or Board of Trustee Academic Scholarship in place of the International Student Scholarship. International students receiving an athletic scholarship are not eligible for the International Student Scholarship, but may be eligible for one of the four academic scholarships (ACT or SAT required). Transfer international students receiving an athletic scholarship are not eligible for the International Student Scholarship, but may be eligible for one of the Transfer Academic Scholarships (3.0 or above CGPA required). Yellow Ribbon Program & Veterans Educational Military Programs USF is considered a military-friendly campus. Students are eligible to receive educational benefits through the Veterans Administration may use their benefits when seeking their degree(s) from USF. A certificate of eligibility (COE) and University application are required. USF offers a limited number of Yellow Ribbon Scholarships to students during the fall and spring semesters who are 100% eligible through the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill (Chapter 33) so early applications are encouraged. Students eligible for the Yellow Ribbon program or Chapter 31 Veterans Vocational Rehabilitation are not eligible for other institutional financial aid from USF. Students eligible for military educational benefits of 60% or more under any program have limited eligibility for institutional financial aid from USF. If a student is awarded institutional financial aid and later reveals or gains eligibility for military educational funding, any institutional financial aid awarded from USF may be reduced. Southeast Technical Institute Transfer Grant This $3,000 award is given to students who transfer to USF following the completion of their associate’s degree from