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    Fuse Scholarship Fund

    Community Foundation of Tampa Bay · Foundation program

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

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    Award

    Up to $5,500

    up to $5,500

    Deadline

    See the official page for current dates.

    Checked against the official page on Nov 6, 2026.

    About this scholarship

    The program supports students participating in the FUSE academic initiative, which provides a structured transfer pathway between participating Florida state colleges and the University of South Florida. The funding helps students cover educational expenses that are not fully met by their existing financial aid packages, facilitating a faster path to completing both associate and bachelor's degrees. The initiative places a strong emphasis on assisting first-generation, minority, and under-represented student populations in the local region to overcome financial barriers and successfully graduate.

    Who can apply

    • Resident of Florida
    • Undergraduate
    • College 1st year or College 2nd year or College 3rd year or College 4th year
    • Shows financial need on the FAFSA or state aid application
    • Usable at: 2-year college, 4-year college, public college
    • Specifically for students enrolled in the FUSE transfer program between the University of South Florida and participating Florida state colleges, such as Hillsborough Community College and St. Petersburg College. Focuses on first-generation, minority, and under-represented students.

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    Award details

    Amount
    Up to $5,500
    Number of awards
    Not stated
    Renewable
    One-time or not stated
    Merit-based
    Not stated
    Need-based
    Yes
    Essay required
    Not stated

    Key dates

    1. Applications open

      Open now or not stated

    2. Deadline

      See the official page for current dates.

    3. Winners notified

      Not stated

    As published: See the official page for current dates.

    How to apply

    1. Interested students should contact the Community Foundation of Tampa Bay or the financial aid offices at the University of South Florida or participating Florida state colleges to inquire about the application process.
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    Provider and source

    Provider
    Community Foundation of Tampa Bay
    Last verified
    Nov 6, 2026

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