The University of South Florida is one of six higher education institutions this year to be awarded $600,000 from the National Academics of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to launch a Gulf Scholars program.
Starting in fall 2026, approximately 20 undergraduate students from all majors will be selected to engage in a two-year academic experience that includes Gulf-themed coursework, experiential learning, participation in a scholar’s symposium and the creation of a public-facing Gulf Impact Project.
The program will be led by the Judy Genshaft Honors College and USF Libraries and will be based at USF St. Petersburg.