At this time of year thousands of students who applied by the December 1 deadline are waiting and hoping to receive the large admission packet sent out by the university. Unfortunately, not all the applicants can be selected for the extremely competitive Mork, Stamps, Trustee and Presidential Scholarships.
There are other scholarships awarded by the university:
USC Associates Scholarship $12,500
Ten awarded for academic excellence with an emphasis on leadership and community service
USC Leadership Scholarship $10,000
Twenty awarded for academic excellence with an emphasis on leadership
Town and Gown Scholarship Up to $10,000
Number varies
Awarded to first year and continuing students for academic excellence.
Must be a resident of southern California
Jewish Leadership Scholarship $12,500
Two awarded to applicants who have shown leadership in and out of the Jewish community
International Freshmen Academic Scholarship $23,000
Limited number awarded to international students for academic excellence
International Freshmen Dean’s Scholarship $11,500
Number of awards varies for those international students who have achieved at a high level academically
There are some smaller scholarships with a separate application such as IFC, Panhellenic, Yellow Ribbon, Topping and ethnic alumni groups. Check with the financial aid office for application dates and special requirements for these scholarships.
There have been discussions regarding local scholarships given by civic, political, corporations, religious, and other organizations. Some of these have very few applicants.