At USF Sarasota-Manatee, our personalized approach to learning makes all the difference. Helping students discover, grow and fulfill their dreams is our priority. No student’s dream of higher education should be cut short due to unexpected hardships. The ‘Stay the Course’ scholarship allows students to continue their education when unforeseen circumstances arise, providing the crucial support they need to stay in school and continue their path to graduation. This scholarship, and many others like it, has been a lifeline for many students, allowing them to focus on their education and future goals, rather than financial worries.

The majority of USF Sarasota-Manatee students receive some sort of financial aid. Scholarships allow them to graduate in four years, empower them to overcome potential financial hurdles and open the door to exciting career opportunities. With more the 75 percent of graduates staying in the Sarasota-Manatee area, scholarships make all the difference for our future workforce.

• Since its inception 30 years ago, the annual Brunch on the Bay fundraising event has raised more than $7 million in scholarships, benefitting more than 2,000 students at USF Sarasota-Manatee. 

• This fall, USF Sarasota-Manatee opened a Student Center and welcomed 200 students to Atala Hall, its first on-campus residential hall.

• USF Sarasota-Manatee serves nearly 15,000 students across the region.

8350 N. Tamiami Trail,
Sarasota, FL 34243
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