Saint Leo University offers a variety of grants and scholarships to eligible first time in college students (and some eligible transfer students) attending University Campus.
Students with questions should contact their admissions counselor or call (352) 588-8283.
Awards and Scholarships
2025-2026 Awards and Scholarships
| Award | Award Amount |
|---|---|
| Presidential Award | up to $19,000 for incoming first-year students |
| Dean's Award | up to $18,000 for incoming first-year students |
| Excellence Award | up to $17,000 for incoming first-year students |
| University Award | up to $15,000 for incoming first-year students |
| Campus Award | up to $12,000 for incoming first-year students |
| Presidential Transfer Award | up to $16,000 for transfer students |
| Dean's Transfer Award | up to $15,000 for transfer students |
| Excellence Transfer Award | up to $13,000 for transfer students |
| University Transfer Award | up to $12,000 for transfer students |
| Campus Transfer Award | up to $10,000 for transfer students |
Additional awards and scholarships are listed below.
Catholic Promise Scholarship
Stackable Award Amount: $3,000
Eligibility Requirement: Full-time students enrolling in Fall 2026 at University Campus will be eligible for the Catholic Promise Scholarship, given that the following criteria are met:
- Must graduate from a Catholic High School
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must attend Saint Leo’s University Campus beginning in Fall 2026
- Must maintain a 2.5 GPA and full-time status while earning your Bachelor's degree
- Cannot be combined with Athletic Aid
Global Citizen Award
Stackable Award Amount: $3,000
Eligibility Requirement: International students are automatically considered for this award based on their application for admission. Limited awards are available.
Local Promise Award
Stackable Award Amount: $3,500
Eligibility Requirement:
- Be a new undergraduate Fall 2026 student
- Be degree-seeking with a minimum 2.5 GPA or higher
- Enroll full-time each semester (12 or more credit hours)
- Complete the Proof of Florida Residency review
- Must be a resident of the indicated counties for 12 or more months
- If the student can prove 12 or more months by Fall 2027, student can receive the award in the next eligible academic year
Nursing Housing Award
Stackable Award Amount: $7,990
Eligibility Requirement: Qualified students will receive a housing-specific financial award of up to $7,990 for the academic year. The award can be renewed yearly throughout the program, up to a maximum of four years, provided all eligibility criteria are consistently met.
- Enroll full-time each semester (12 or more credit hours) and maintain continuous enrollment
- Meet all academic performance and student conduct requirements
- Fulfill all student financial obligations to the University
- Remain enrolled in the Pre-Nursing and BSN degree programs to maintain eligibility
- Be in good standing with the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standard as dictated by the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy
Honors Program Scholarship
Stackable Award Amount: $1,000
Eligibility Requirement: Students who are admitted into the Honors Scholars Track will receive a $1,000 scholarship. To be admitted into the Honors Program: Scholars Track and receive the scholarship, students must:
- Be admitted as a Saint Leo University undergraduate Fall semester student
- Have a minimum unweighted 3.5 high school GPA
- Complete the supplemental honors application