University of Southern California, CA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
18%
Tuition
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
Yes
US News Ranking
#21 in National Universities
Scholarships
Asian Pacific Alumni Association Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000-$3,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Asian Pacific Alumni Association Scholarships are awarded based on merit and/or need-based criteria. Candidates should have a minimum 3.0 GPA (in a 4.0 scale), demonstrate active involvement in the Asian Pacific American community, and be enrolled in a full-time academic program at USC. Awarded students are required to complete 15 community service hours with APAA.
Black Alumni Association Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,000-$12,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Competitive candidates for Black Alumni Association Scholarship will have demonstrated a strong leadership or community service commitment in the Black Community. Selection also considers academic performance and financial need. Awarded students are required to complete community service hours (20 hours, undergraduate student; 10 hours, graduate student).
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
25% Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Dean's Scholarship are applicants take the most demanding curriculum and achieve at the highest level. Competitive candidates will be at the top of our applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT scores.
Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Applicants for Hong Kong Schools Alumni Federation Scholarship must attend a school in Hong Kong. Selection criteria is both merit-and need-based.
International Freshman Academic Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Oe quarter to Half Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
International Freshman Academic Scholarships are given to competitive candidates at the top of the university's applicant pool with respect to SAT scores, typically in the top 10 percent of their high school classes, and have extensive experience living and studying outside the United States.
Jewish Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$12,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Competitive candidates for Jewish Leadership Scholarship will be at the top of our applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT scores. Emphasis is placed on leadership within and outside the Jewish community. Recipients are expected to become involved with the USC Jewish community and to volunteer for prospective Jewish student recruitment activities
Latino Alumni Association Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2000 to $10000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Latino Alumni Association Scholarships are awarded based on academic achievement (minimum 3.0 GPA in a 4.0 scale), demonstrated financial need and active involvment in the Latino community. Limited merit scholarships available. Awards are for fulltime enrollment status at USC.
Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Applicants for Leadership Scholarship take the most demanding curriculum and achieve at the highest level. Competitive candidates will be at the top of our applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership in school and community service.
Mork Family Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Candidates for Mork Family Scholarship are selected by USC faculty and staff from an extremely competitive international pool. Applicants pursue the most demanding curriculum and achieve at the highest level. Approximate of 10 full tuition awards (approx. $51,000) plus $5,000 stipend will be given
Presidential Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Half Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Presidential Scholarships are given to approximately 200 first year students each year.
Stamps Leadership Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Candidates for Stamps Leadership Scholarships should have an average SAT and ACT scores that are in the top 1 to 2 percent of all students nationwide. In addition to academic criteria, candidates' talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement and leadership are considered.
Town And Gown Of USC Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $10000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Town and Gown of USC Scholarship is open to incoming first-year, current undergraduate and graduate students who are U.S. citizens and permanent residents of Southern California. Competitive first-year candidates will be at the top of our applicant pool with respect to GPA (minimum 3.8 cumulative unweighted) and SAT or ACT scores. Current undergraduate and graduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.4. School activities, community involvement and leadership are considered in the award process, and a personal interview is required.
Trustee Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
Trustee Scholarships are given to approximately 100 first year students each year.
USC Associates Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$18,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
USC Associates Scholarships are awarded to applicants who take the most demanding curriculum and achieve at the highest level. Competitive candidates will be at the top of our applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT. Strong emphasis is placed on leadership in school and community service. Selection criteria is both merit and need-based.
USC Lambda Awards
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
USC Lambda awards scholarships in multiple academic disciplines to incoming and transferring undergraduates and to graduate students regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Scholarship awards are based on academic achievement, personal merit, and contribution to the LGBT community.
National Merit Finalist Presidential Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Half Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
30-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 650-770
SAT Critical Reading - 620-730
SAT Writing - 650-750
Description
National Merit Finalist Presidential Scholars are selected on the basis of PSAT performance. Entering first-year students are considered if they have been designated National Merit Finalists and name USC as their first-choice college with the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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