Funding
Overview
Graduate Studies Fellowships
The USF Office of Graduate Studies is committed to excellence in graduate education and is proud to offer fellowship opportunities for new and continuing students.
External Funding
External fellowships and grants are awarded by national, regional, or private agencies to individual graduate students. Explore these resources to find funding opportunities that match your research and professional goals.
All External Funding and Fellowships
Graduate Assistantships (GA) Resource Center
Designed to assist faculty, students and graduate program administrators with the management of Graduate Assistantships (GAs). View the GA Handbook.
International Teaching Assistant (ITA) Handbook
Tuition Waiver Forms Information
Learn more about eligibility and the complete tuition waiver process with the assitance of this information.
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