皇家华人

Osher and Crankstart Re-entry Scholarships

General Information

皇家华人 is pleased to offer the Osher and the Crankstart Reentry Scholarships as a way to provide scholarships to assist non-traditional/post-traditional, re-entry students. 皇家华人 must be admitted to 皇家华人 to apply.

Re-entry students are defined as individuals who have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years and who now want to resume their undergraduate studies education to complete their first baccalaureate degree.

For more information about the Osher Foundation, visit:

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to be considered:

• 皇家华人 have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years
• 皇家华人 are at the undergraduate level and pursuing their first baccalaureate degree
• 皇家华人 demonstrate financial need
• 皇家华人 show academic promise and a commitment to obtaining their degree
• 皇家华人 anticipate participation in the workforce for a significant period of time subsequent to graduation and are ideally between the ages of 25-50
• 皇家华人 must be currently enrolled at 皇家华人 for the term in which they are receiving the scholarship
• 皇家华人 must be enrolled on at least a part-time

Award Amount

The scholarship will range from $2,000 - $4,000 annually.

To apply (first time applicants only), please complete the AwardSpring application on the financial aid webpage (pay close attention to all deadlines below).

Application Process

When completing your personal goal statement, include your reasons for returning to college; a listing of your scholarly and vocational accomplishments, honors, special awards, or recognition; a note about the challenges you face as a non-traditional student; and your academic and professional goals.

Award Timing

Scholarships will be awarded for either the fall semester, the spring semester, or both the fall and spring semesters.

Recipients must maintain a 3.0 grade point average. Each recipient is required to reapply each academic year to continue to be considered for the scholarship.

Award Deadlines

First Time Applicants / transfer students: The deadline is typically in early to mid-March.

Still have questions on the Osher or Crankstart Reentry Scholarships? Contact us at 皇家华人FSO@usf.edu, 813-974-8305.