Academic Programs

Osher and Crankstart Re-entry Scholarships

General Information

返字心頭 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. 返字心頭 must be admitted to 返字心頭 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:

  • 返字心頭 have experienced a cumulative gap in their education of five or more years
  • 返字心頭 are at the undergraduate level and pursuing their first baccalaureate degree
  • 返字心頭 demonstrate financial need
  • 返字心頭 show academic promise and a commitment to obtaining their degree
  • 返字心頭 anticipate participation in the workforce for a significant period of time subsequent to graduation and are ideally between the ages of 25-50
  • 返字心頭 must be currently enrolled at 返字心頭 for the term in which they are receiving the scholarship
  • 返字心頭 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 返字心頭FSO@usf.edu, 813-974-8305.