Scholarships (For academic year 2018–2019)

Note: By submitting your application for admission by the December 1 deadline, you will be automatically considered for
those scholarships highlighted in pink below. Other scholarships may have separate application requirements and deadlines.

SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL AMOUNT OPEN TO ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA APPLICATION NOTIFICATION

PROCESS
Mork Family • Full tuition First-year students Candidates are selected by USC faculty Submit a completed 2017 By April 1, 2018
Scholarship (approx. $51,000). and staff from an extremely competitive Common Application and
plus $5,000 stipend international pool. Applicants pursue the USC Writing Supplement
• Approx. 10 awards. most demanding curriculum and achieve at with required materials by
the highest level. December 1. An interview
Stamps Scholarships • Full tuition First-year students is required for finalist
(approx. $51,000) Average SAT and ACT scores are in the top candidates.
plus $20,000 stipend over 1 to 2 percent of all students nationwide. In
4 years. addition to academic criteria, candidates’ Candidates selected for an
• Approx. 5 awards. talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement interview will be contacted
and leadership are considered. by the Office of Admission in
Trustee • Full tuition First-year students February.
(approx. $51,000).
• Approx. 100 awards.

Presidential • Half tuition First-year students

(approx. $26,000).
• Approx. 200 awards.
National Merit • Half tuition First-year students Selected on the basis of PSAT performance. Students will be contacted by By April 1, 2018
Finalist Presidential (approx. $26,000). Entering first-year students are considered the sponsoring agency.
• Number of awards varies. if they have been designated National Merit
Finalists and name USC as their first-choice
college with the National Merit Scholarship
Corporation.

International • Amount varies: one-quarter First-year students Competitive candidates will be at the top Submit a completed 2017 By April 1, 2018
Freshman Academic tuition to half tuition of our applicant pool with respect to SAT Common Application and
• Number of awards varies. scores, will typically be in the top 10 percent USC Writing Supplement
of their high school classes. Applicants by December 1. Submit all
must be international students. At USC, an supporting documents,
international student is an individual of including proof of financial
foreign nationality who will be entering, or support, by January 15.
has already entered, the United States with No additional application
a student visa. is required.

USC Associates • $18,000. First-year students Applicants take the most demanding Submit a completed 2017 By April 1, 2018
• Approx. 10 awards. curriculum and achieve at the highest level. Common Application and
Competitive candidates will be at the top USC Writing Supplement
of our applicant pool with respect to GPA with required materials by
and SAT or ACT. Strong emphasis is placed December 1.
on leadership in school and community
service. Selection criteria is both merit
and need-based.
Deans • One-quarter tuition First-year students Applicants take the most demanding Submit a completed By April 1, 2018
(approx. $13,000). curriculum and achieve at the highest level. 2017 Common Application
• 250 awards. Competitive candidates will be at the top of and USC Writing Supplement
our applicant pool with respect to GPA and with required materials by
SAT or ACT scores. December 1.

Leadership • $10,000. First-year students Applicants take the most demanding Submit a completed 2017 By April 1, 2018
• 20 awards. curriculum and achieve at the highest level. Common Application and
Competitive candidates will be at the top of USC Writing Supplement
our applicant pool with respect to GPA and with required materials by
SAT or ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on December 1.
leadership in school and community service.

Transfer Merit • One-quarter tuition Transfer students Candidates are selected by USC faculty and Submit a completed 2017 By June 1, 2018
(approx. $13,000). staff from an extremely competitive pool. Common Application and
• Approx. 40 awards. Selection is based on a comprehensive review USC Writing Supplement
of the admission application, including but not with required materials, and
limited to grade point average in transferable transcripts showing fall 2017
courses and rigor of coursework. Competitive grades, by February 1.
candidates will have an average GPA above
3.7 and more than 30 transferable units by
February 1.
 Scholarships (For academic year 2018–2019)
Note: By submitting your application for admission by the December 1 deadline, you will be automatically considered for
Note: By submitting your application for admission by the December 1 deadline, you will be automatically considered for
those scholarships highlighted in pink below. Other scholarships may have separate application requirements and deadlines.

SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL AMOUNT OPEN TO ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA APPLICATION PROCESS NOTIFICATION

Alumnae • $1,000–$4,000. Currently enrolled USC Primarily awarded to California residents. Submit a completed 2017 Varies
Scholarship • One-time awards given. undergraduate students. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership Alumnae Scholarship
Program • 60–80 awards. and academic performance. Each Application by February 1.
alumnae group that awards scholarships Scholarship applications can
establishes individual qualifications. be submitted online: https://
alumni.usc.edu/alumni-
scholarships.
Alumni Club • $1,000–$4,000. Currently enrolled USC Applicants must have a permanent Submit a completed 2017 Varies
• One-time awards given. undergraduate students. address in an area with a USC Alumni Alumni Club Scholarship
• Number of awards Club. Demonstrated leadership is Application by February 1.
varies. important. Visit http://alumni.usc.edu Scholarship applications
for a list of participating alumni clubs. can be submitted online:
https://alumni.usc.edu/
alumni-scholarships.

Asian Pacific • 1,000-$5,000. Currently enrolled USC Scholarships are awarded based on merit Applications will be available Varies between
Alumni Association • Number of awards undergraduate students, and/or need-based criteria. Candidates online at http://alumni.usc. June 1 - July 1, 2018
varies. transfer, graduate or should have a minimum 3.0 GPA (in a 4.0 edu/apaa beginning in October.
professional students. scale), demonstrate active involvement Applicants must submit a
Domestic and in the Asian Pacific American community, complete online application,
International students and be enrolled in a full-time academic personal statement, one letter
may apply. program at USC. Awarded students are of recommendation, a list of
required to complete 15 community community service activities
service hours with APAA. and an official transcript by the
February 16, 2018, deadline.
Contact: USC Asian Pacific
Alumni Association,
(213) 740-6380.

Black Alumni Annual Amount: Incoming students, Competitive candidates will have Submit a completed BAA Varies
Association • $3,000-$12,000 currently enrolled demonstrated a strong leadership or Scholarship application,
undergraduate. undergraduate, transfer, community service commitment in the available online in December
• $1,000 - $12,500 graduate and professional Black Community. Selection generally at: www.usc.edu/baa.
graduate. students. prioritizes both merit and financial Deadline is March 1. Unless
• Approx. 130 awards. need. Limited merit-only scholarships you are applying for merit-only
are available, as noted on our website. consideration, you must also
Awarded students are required to apply for federal, state and
complete community service hours university financial aid. An
(20 hours, undergraduate student; interview may be required.
10 hours, graduate student). Contact the USC Black Alumni
Association for further
information at (213) 740-8342.
Half Century • $10,000. Currently enrolled Applicants must be direct descendants Submit a completed 2017 Varies
Trojans Endowed • Number of awards USC undergraduate (grandchildren or great-grandchildren) Half Century Trojan Scholarship
varies. students. of a Half Century Trojan (USC alumna or Application by Feb 1.
alumnus who graduated at least 50 years Scholarship applications are
ago). Selection criteria include academic available for download at
achievement, potential for leadership and dornsife.usc.edu/hct or by
community service. contacting Dornsife Admission
at (213) 740–5930.

Hong Kong Schools • Full tuition First-year students Applicants must attend a school in Submit a completed 2017 By April 1, 2018
Alumni Federation (approx. $51,000). Hong Kong. Selection criteria is both Common Application with
• 1 award. merit-and need-based. USC Writing Supplement
by December. Submit a
completed Hong Kong Schools
Alumni Federation application
available online at www.
hksaf.org/scholarships/hk-
students. Selection criteria
include academic excellence,
leadership and community
service.
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SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL AMOUNT OPEN TO ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA APPLICATION PROCESS NOTIFICATION

Jewish Leadership • $12,500. First-year students Competitive candidates will be at the top of our Submit a completed 2017 Common By April 1, 2018
• 2 awards. applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT Application with USC Writing
scores. Emphasis is placed on leadership within Supplement by December 1 and
and outside the Jewish community. Recipients are Jewish Leadership Application by
expected to become involved with the USC Jewish January 15. Scholarship applications
community and to volunteer for prospective Jewish are available at: www.usc.edu/
student recruitment activities. jewishleadership.

Lambda • Average of $5,000 First-year students, USC Lambda awards scholarships in multiple The scholarship application must By April 11, 2018
LGBT Alumni each. currently enrolled academic disciplines to incoming and transferring be submitted online by January 31.
Association • Approx. 12 awards. undergraduate undergraduates and to graduate students For more information or to view
students, transfer regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. the application, please visit
and graduate Scholarship awards are based on academic lambda.usc.edu.
students. achievement, personal merit, and contribution to
the LGBT community.

Latino • $2,000–$10,000. Entering and Scholarships are awarded based on academic Applications available in October at Varies. Freshmen
Alumni • Approx. 200 awards. continuing first- achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA in a 4.0 scale), the USC Latino Alumni Association notified in May.
Association year, transfer, leadership and active involvment in the Latino website: latinoalumni.usc.edu/ Transfers,
graduate or community. Scholarships are awarded based on scholarships. Students must apply continuing USC
professional financial need and merit to students enrolled full- for federal, state and university students and
students. time at USC. Scholars are required to participate financial aid. Applicants must submit graduate
in various professional development activities a complete application by February applicants will
throughout the year. Undergraduate scholarships 1, 2018. be notified in July.
are renewed automatically each year provided that Contact: Dolores Sotelo, USC Latino
students fulfill scholar requirements. Alumni Association at (213) 740-4735.

Norman • Amounts vary Entering first The purpose of the NTSAF is to assist entering Submit a completed 2017 NTSAF Varies. Freshmen
Topping with need. year, transfer and freshman, transfer and graduate students with Scholarship application online by notified in late
Student Aid • Number of graduate students. high financial need, and who demonstrate an the first-year, transfer or graduate April. Transfers
Fund (NTSAF) awards varies. extraordinary level of community awareness, deadline stated on the NTSAF and graduate
in their pursuit of higher education at USC. website. An interview will be applicants
First-generation college students and local area required for scholarship finalists. notified in
applicants are given primary consideration in the All applicants must obtain and late July.
selection process. Please note that the scholarship complete all forms required by the
is not limited to these populations. USC Financial Aid Office. The online
application is available at
www.usc.edu/ntsaf.

SCions • $6,000-$7,000. Currently Applicants must be the siblings, children, Submit a completed 2017 SCion Varies
• 75-100 awards. enrolled USC grandchildren or great-grandchildren of Scholarship Application by
undergraduate USC alumni. February 1. Scholarship applications
students. can be submitted online at
http://alumni.usc.edu/students/
scholarships.

Town and Gown • Up to $10,000 Entering first-year Open to incoming first-year, current undergraduate Submit a completed 2017 Common Varies
of USC for tuition only. and graduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and Application with USC Writing
•125-150 awards. students. permanent residents of Southern California. Supplement and Town & Gown
Competitive first-year candidates will be at the top Application by December 1.
of our applicant pool with respect to GPA (minimum Scholarship applications for Town
3.5 cumulative unweighted) and SAT or ACT scores. and Gown of USC are available at
Current undergraduate and graduate students must www.townandgownofusc.org from
have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4. School August 1, 2017, to December 1,
2017. Additional information about
activities, community involvement and leadership
Town and Gown of USC, the oldest
are considered in the award process, and a personal
support organization at USC, and their
interview is required.
scholarships is available at
www.townandgownofusc.org.
 Scholarships (For academic year 2018–2019)
Note: By submitting your application for admission by the December 1 deadline, you will be automatically considered for
those scholarships highlighted in pink below. Other scholarships may have separate application requirements and deadlines.

SCHOLARSHIP ANNUAL AMOUNT OPEN TO ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA APPLICATION PROCESS NOTIFICATION

USC Yellow • Up to one half of Post 9/11 GI Bill Not currently serving on active duty. Must be registered for classes at Varies
Ribbon Award tuition and mandatory recipients USC. Once enrolled, submit the
fees paid by USC, (100 percent following packet:
matched dollar eligibility required). • Recent Certificate of Eligibility
for dollar by the VA. USC undergraduate • Completed Application for
Maximum of the students. Semester Entitlement form
total of tuition and • Copy of a valid photo identification
mandatory fees each
Please contact the USC Veterans
semester (Approx.
Certification Office at [email protected]
$50,000 for a full-time
for additional details.
student).
• Number of awards to
undergraduate
students is unlimited.