List of Merit Scholarships (More Complete List)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Southern California
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<p>Congratulations to those of you who applied to USC for the Class of 2016. Complete numbers have not been announced at this time, but those of us who volunteer here are guessing there were about 41-43 thousand seniors who applied to the university. That may even be under the number. Last year 23% were admitted and the GUESS is this year about 20-21% will be admitted. It is speculation at this point.</p>

<p>There will be thousands of seniors who will receive a letter of regret.</p>

<p>We have asked for patience as there are other scholarships to be awarded other than Mork, Stamps, Trustee and Presidential. All of those require an interview.</p>

<p>Keep in mind alumni, support organizations or friends of SC have donated funds for these scholarships. </p>

<p>Here is a list of other scholarships still to be announced: (Numbers may vary slightly due to economic conditions.)</p>

<p>Dean's ------One fourth tuition
Last year 107 were awarded</p>

<p>National Merit Scholarships------One half tuition plus $1,000 per year scholarship
Last year 247 were awarded</p>

<p>USC Associates------$12,500
About 10</p>

<p>Topping Scholarships------Amount varies
Awarded to outstanding students with history of strong leadership in community service and academic promise/Financial need & merit
Number varies</p>

<p>Leadership------$10,000
About 20</p>

<p>USC Alumnae------$1,000 to $4,000
60 t0 80 </p>

<p>Local USC Alumni Clubs------Amount varies
Number varies by club<br>
Atlanta usually gives 5, NYC gave 32 as examples</p>

<p>Asian Pacific Alumni------Amount varies
15 to 27 </p>

<p>ROTC Scholarships-----
For students enrolled in ROTC programs</p>

<p>Panhellenic-----Amount varies
For women interested in joining a NPC sorority</p>

<p>SCions-----$6,000 to $10,000
For legacy students, number varies</p>

<p>Half-Century------$10,000
Students related to a 50 year alumna/alumnus
3-4 awarded</p>

<p>Jewish Leadership------
2 awarded</p>

<p>Other scholarships which may be awarded to new or continuing students:</p>

<p>Black Alumni Association------Amount varies
70 awarded</p>

<p>LGBT Alumni-----
7 awarded</p>

<p>Mexican-American-----$1,000 to $5,000
About 200 awarded</p>

<p>Town & Gown------Amount varies</p>

<p>If I learn about any new ones this year I will add the names.</p>

<p>Various schools at SC such as Marshall, Viterbi and Annenberg have scholarships for entering students awarded by that particular school. Some of these are endowed and others may be for one year only.</p>

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<p>Hi georgia Girl! I have a quick question. I was just admitted but not given any information regarding scholarships. Does this mean that I will not be offered an interview for the trustee and presidential scholarships? Thanks</p>

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<p>International Academic Scholarships------Number varies
One half tuition</p>

<p>Town & Gown----Number varies
$6,000 to $10,000</p>

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<p>Son invited for Presidential scholarship interview. I read from these forums that there were instances where students were “bumped up” to trustee or Mork afterwards. Can anyone share their experience or info on the criteria for the “bump”? We are very excited for the opportunity to attend the Explore USC event next month. Son is hoping he can do well to get bumped up. Thanks</p>

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<p>Thank you!!!</p>

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<p>question:
Are all these scholarships offered 4 years? Need to be reviewed every year once one is offered?</p>

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<p>The Trustee, Presidential, NMF Presidential, Mork, and Deans are all 4 year scholarships. Many other scholarships, like ones offered by USC Schools, may also granted for 4 years. Some specific awards may need to be renewed. </p>

<p>There used to be conditions set that these top $$ academic merit scholars needed to satisfy to continue to receive their merit awards. In the past, the criteria included maintaining a 3.0 GPA and taking a minimum of 16 units/semester in order to graduate in 4 years (5 for BArch students). </p>

<p>I see the USC website no longer lists a minimum GPA standard and wonder if that means they have removed that specific condition. Anyone here know? Here’s the current website:
[USC</a> - Mork, Trustee & Presidential Scholars: Renewal & Probation Policy](<a href=“http://www.usc.edu/programs/ugprograms/aif/renewal.htm]USC”>http://www.usc.edu/programs/ugprograms/aif/renewal.htm)</p>

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<p>Madbean, the literature that was sent to us last year when DS was awarded the Presidential did not refer to a specific GPA either but said something like maintaining a “satisfactory GPA”. I will try to find it and post the exact wording.</p>

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<p>madbean, Thank you
If I lost the chance to apply these scholarships, can I apply for next year after entering USC?</p>

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<p>WantBrownBLME, sorry not for the top merit scholarships like Trustee, Mork, Presidential, Deans and International (plus the newly named full-tuition merit award I’m blanking on right now). Those are only for entering freshmen. There are, however, other scholarships that are available to returning students (soph-senior). Each School at USC has a list of such scholarships and they can be found on the School’s website. In addition, a continuing student may apply for Town & Gown and alumni scholarships.</p>

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<p>Stamps Scholars-Full tuition and a $5,000 stipend…</p>

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<p>The B.A.A Scholarship has been extended. So check that out! :] I am applying! Pray that I get it! Well first I hope I get into USC…</p>

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<p>hi Must all scholarships be applied before 12/1 for new freshman?</p>

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<p>My son won a scholarship a number of years ago (2003) not sure of the name, that was awarded by the financial aid people although we really didn’t need an aid. It was only $4,000 a year, but it was something and a nice surprise. It seems to be a secret and not listed anyplace.</p>

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<p>WantBrown, see this link:</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1112/uscScholarships1213v2.pdf[/url]”>http://www.usc.edu/admission/undergraduate/private/1112/uscScholarships1213v2.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Some have later application dates.</p>

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<p>OhioMom
Thank you very much
USC is the only one I have seen so far offer the merit scholarship
Do you know any others</p>

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<p>Many schools do. Where have you applied?</p>

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<p>Most are in the first 50 schools in the national ranking
[National</a> University Rankings | Top National Universities | US News Best Colleges](<a href=“http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/spp%2B50]National”>http://colleges.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-colleges/rankings/national-universities/spp%2B50)</p>

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<p>You have to check each school’s website for scholarship info. You can also call admissions or financial aid if you are unclear. Some schools require a separate application for scholarships. Some consider all applicants applying by a certain date.</p>

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<p>Many of these are still to be awarded.</p>