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University of St Francis

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Joliet, Illinois, United States
The University of St. Francis (USF) is a small, private, Catholic university located near Chicago that promotes inclusion of all students no matter their country, ethnicity or faith of origin. USF will assist all international students in achieving their educational goals and overcoming the challenges of studying and living in a foreign country. 
  • 109 Scholarships
  • 290 Academic Staff
  • 3,426 Students
  • 56 Students (int'l)
  • 2,295 Students (female)

History

The University of St. Francis was established in 1920 by the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Francis of Mary Immaculate for the education of its own members.

  • In 1925, under the title Assisi Junior College, its doors opened to women outside the congregation.
  • Jan. 1, 1998, the institution became the University of St. Francis.

Education

Colleges

  • Arts & Sciences
  • Business & Health Administration
  • Education
  • Leach College of Nursing
Academic Programs
  • Bachelor’s Degree Programs
  • Adult Learning Programs
  • Master’s Degree Programs
  • Doctoral Degree Programs
  • Certificate Programs
  • Online Programs
  • Regional Educational Academy for Leadership Programs
  • Corporate Partner Education Programs

Research

A SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) Program Feature “The effect of carbon dioxide concentration on the invasive species of crayfish faxonius rusticus and procambarus clarkii in relation to the degree of dependence on length of exposure and size of crayfish” .

Career

The University of St. Francis Career Success Center staff assists students with their internship and employment needs. We are devoted to helping students and alumni research career options. In doing so, we focus on the individual needs, goals, and values of each student. The Career Success Center believes in personal and professional development therefore assistance with job search, resume and cover letter writing, along with career counseling are among the services available.

University of St Francis Scholarships

Below you will find scholarships related to University of St Francis. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.

Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2025
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
Merit-based Need-based

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The Belgian American Educational Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Dec 2025
Latin American Caribbean Scholarship
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2025
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based

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U.S. government
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
Merit-based Need-based

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Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2025
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based

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American Australian Association (AAA)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Becas Fulbright - Ampliación De Estudios
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
18 Sep 2025
Marshall Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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The Association of Commonwealth Universities
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
04 Mar 2026
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
Udaan India Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2025
MPOWER 追梦永不息 Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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MPOWER Financing
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Belizean Student Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1580 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Marietta Blau Grant
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2025
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
Merit-based Need-based

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Education USA
Location not available

For a complete overview of scholarships for University of St Francis, visit our scholarship search.

Student services

Student Government Association strives to bring the voice of all students to administrators, faculty, staff, and trustees to create cohesion and address all issues pertaining to student life on campus. The success and effectiveness of SGA relies on students actively participating in Senate and Committees.

Housing services

  • Motherhouse
  • Tower Hall
  • Marian Hall

Beds: 451 (Includes singles, doubles, suites, apartments in three residence halls.)

Library services

LaVerne & Dorothy Brown Library

  • eBooks 
  • Databases
  • e-Journal
  • Course Reserves

ICT services

The Technology Support Center (TSC) provides a single point of contact for all the University of St. Francis' technology support needs. The TSC is responsible for providing a multi-tier support model for all technical requests within the University. It supports online, campus, and classroom technology needs for all faculty, students, and staff.

Medical services

If you are experiencing an emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest hospital. For other medical needs or health circumstances, you are invited to visit the Wellness Center, where a registered nurse provides basic medical services for students and makes referrals to other health care providers/agencies when necessary.

Campus life

  • The University of St. Francis is located in Joliet, Illinois on a beautiful, residential wooded main campus with nearby buildings housing the College of Nursing, a downtown Joliet campus, and athletic fields and facilities in the Joliet area. There’s also a USF campus in Albuquerque, New Mexico (housing our Physician Assistant program), and a shared campus site in the Czech Republic.
  • St. Clare Campus Dining
  • Main Campus Dining

Sports facilities

  • Harlow Lockwood Softball Field
  • Joliet Memorial Stadium
  • Route 66 Stadium
  • Pat Sullivan Center

Student clubs

  • Augustus Tolton Honor Society 
  • Beta Beta Beta Honor Society 
  • Delta Epsilon Sigma 
  • Delta Mu Delta
  • Duns Scotus Honors 
  • Epsilon Delta Pi 
  • Kappa Delta Pi 
  • Kappa Gamma Pi
  • Kappa Mu Epsilon
  • Lambda Nu 
  • Phi Alpha 
  • Phi Alpha Theta 
  • Pi Sigma Alpha
  • Psi Chi 
  • Rho Phi Lambda
  • Sigma Tau Delta 
  • Upsilon Delta chapter of Sigma Theta Tau 

Accreditation

  • The University of St. Francis is authorized to operate as a post-secondary educational institution by: The Illinois Board of Higher Education
  • The University of St. Francis is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission

Joliet, Illinois, United States

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