Green and Gold Presidential Waiver
Merit out-of-state tuition waiver for international first-year students at USF, worth up to about $11,000 a year (Presidential tier), with Directors and Scholars tiers below it.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Presidential about $44,000 total (up to $11,000 per year); Directors about $36,000 (up to $9,000 per year); Scholars about $20,000 (up to $5,000 per year).
Eligible applicants
International first-year applicants for Summer/Fall 2027
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Overview
Green and Gold Presidential Waiver is offered by University of South Florida for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
May be included
Housing
Not included
Presidential about $44,000 total (up to $11,000 per year); Directors about $36,000 (up to $9,000 per year); Scholars about $20,000 (up to $5,000 per year). Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
No
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- International students.
- International eligibility
- Covers only out-of-state tuition, not housing, meals or books; cannot be combined with another tuition waiver.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordRequired
- Based on admission academic records.
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Merit based on the academic records used for admission; no separate scholarship application. Applicants are considered if the complete freshman application (including test scores, transcripts and fee) is in by the deadline. Awards are limited.
Applicant profile
- International first-year applicants for Summer/Fall 2027
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Merit based on the academic records used for admission; no separate scholarship application. Applicants are considered if the complete freshman application (including test scores, transcripts and fee) is in by the deadline. Awards are limited.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Transcript
- Test scores
How to apply
- 1
Submit a complete freshman application by January 15, 2027
- 2
Include test scores, transcripts and application fee
- 3
Check the Student Self-Service portal for results
Application timeline
Application cycle
For Summer/Fall 2027 entry, complete the application by January 15, 2027.
The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of South Florida
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is January 15, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.