USF provides merit-based, educational and performance scholarships. Additionally, we've made it easy for students to find outside scholarships to apply for by providing a listing of those available and how to apply. Browse our full list of scholarships and find ways to find your education.
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Get rewarded just for being a good student! New students attending USF as full-time freshmen will be considered for one of the Merit Scholarships. Merit Scholarships are determined at the time of admission to USF. Unless otherwise noted, no additional application is required. USF reserves the right to limit the combination of merit scholarships with other University scholarships.
This scholarship awards $7,500 annually / $3,750 per semester.
Offered to full-time incoming freshman students during the 2025-26 academic year based on academic achievement. Must have 3.85 - 4.0 unweighted cumulative high school GPA.
This scholarship awards $6,500 annually / $3,250 per semester.
Offered to full-time incoming freshman students during the 2025-26 academic year based on academic achievement. Must have 3.5 - 3.84 unweighted cumulative high school GPA.
This scholarship awards $4,500 annually / $2,250 per semester.
Offered to full-time incoming freshman students during the 2025-26 academic year based on academic achievement. Must have 2.9 - 3.49 unweighted cumulative high school GPA.
This scholarship awards $3,500 annually / $1,750 per semester.
Offered to full-time incoming freshman students during the 2025-26 academic year based on academic achievement. Must have 2.4 - 2.89 unweighted cumulative high school GPA.
The University of Sioux Falls offers a full-tuition scholarship to National Merit Finalists. The scholarship amount received in a student's freshman year will be renewed for the next 3 years. Students must submit documentation of their achievement from the National Merit Scholarship Program. Must maintain full-time enrollment and a 3.5 cumulative GPA in order to remain eligible.
This scholarship awards $5,000 annually / $2,500 per semester.
Offered to full-time transfer students during the 2025-26 academic year seeking their first bachelor's degree based on academic achievement. Must have 3.5 - 4.0 cumulative transfer GPA.
This scholarship awards at $4,000 annually / $2,000 per semester.
Offered to full-time transfer students during the 2025-26 academic year seeking their first bachelor's degree based on academic achievement. Must have 3.0 - 3.4 cumulative transfer GPA.
This scholarship awards at $3,000 annually / $1,500 per semester.
Offered to full-time transfer students during the 2025-26 academic year seeking their first bachelor's degree based on academic achievement. Must have 2.5 - 2.9 cumulative transfer GPA.
This scholarship awards at $2,000 annually / $1,000 per semester.
Offered to full-time transfer students during the 2025-26 academic year seeking their first bachelor's degree based on academic achievement. Must have 2.0 - 2.49 cumulative transfer GPA.
Along with merit scholarships, USF offers a variety of scholarships that students can apply for. Browse our full list of university scholarships along with outside scholarships by utilizing the filters below.
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| Scholarship | Description | Amount | Deadline | |
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| Adam Bruce Millikan Endowed Scholarship |
Students must complete an application and major in Criminal Justice or Psychology. One or two scholarships are offered per year. |
~$1,500 | Apply » | |
| Air Force ROTC |
$18,000 a year for tuition and fees. ACT composite score of 26 or 1240 SAT score required. Available for qualified USF students in the Air Force ROTC program offered on the campus of South Dakota State University. |
Apply » | ||
| American Baptist Scholarships |
Available for members of an American Baptist Church. |
Apply » | ||
| American Baptist Women's Ministries |
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Apply » | ||
| Art Performance Scholarship |
Scholarships are available to full-time students majoring or minoring in Art. To be considered for an Art Scholarship students must submit an art portfolio with the USF Art Department. To submit a portfolio simply email FineArtsRecruiter@usiouxfalls.edu. |
Amounts Vary | ||
| Athletics Performance Scholarship |
Full-time undergraduate students who are admitted to USF as degree-seeking and meet NCAA Division II eligibility criteria may be approved by the Head Coach based on talent and participation. This includes athletic scholarships offered in NCAA varsity sports as well as cheerleading. *Students who are offered Athletic Scholarships may be eligible for one Merit Scholarship but are ineligible for most other University Scholarships, like Cougar Grant. |
Amounts Vary | ||
| Black Hills Home Builders Association |
The Black Hills Home Builders Association sponsored three $1000 and four $500 continuing education scholarships this year. The student's area of interest may be in any field. However, preference will be given to applicants with goals of employment related to the Home Building Industry. |
$500-$1,000 | Apply » | |
| Bradfield/Avera Scholarship |
These scholarships are offered to full-time or part-time Avera employees and their dependent children and spouses who are enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Verification of employment must be completed each year. $2,000 for undergraduate full-time students. $1,000 for all adult learning graduate programs, which includes Accelerated Nursing, Doctorate in Leadership and Graduate Programs. |
Up to $2,000 | Apply » | |
| Citi Youth Leadership Award |
Each year the Citi Youth Leadership award recognizes young people for their outstanding community service. Individuals must complete a minimum of 100 hours of service to be considered. Three seniors from Sioux Empire high schools will each receive a $1,000 scholarship award. |
$1,000 | Apply » | |
| Cougar Grant |
This scholarship is awarded to full-time, degree seeking undergraduate students based on financial need, as determined by the FAFSA and academic achievement. This scholarship may be impacted by other scholarships and grants the student receives. Students must complete a FAFSA in order to qualify. |
Amounts Vary |
*Scholarship amount totals may be divided out and distributed per semester. Read scholarship details for more information
Students who are offered Athletic Scholarships may be eligible for ONE Merit Scholarship but are ineligible for most other University Scholarships, like Cougar Grant.
The overarching scholarship philosophy for the University of Sioux Falls is designed to provide a residential experience for all students. For that reason, institutional aid is awarded to assist with direct costs for tuition, fees, on-campus room and board. If a student does not live on-campus, institutional aid may be reduced by 13%, a calculation which more precisely reflects the average room proportion for total cost of attendance.