Amount Awarded: $10,000

Number of Awards: 3-4

Selection Criteria: Open to incoming freshmen and continuing USC students. Applicant must be a direct descendant (i.e. grandchild or great-grandchild) of a Half-Century Trojan (graduate of 50 years ago or more). Selection criteria include academic achievement, potential for leadership, and community service.  An interview is required for scholarship finalists.  Finalists will be contacted by the Half Century Trojan Scholarship Committee.

How to Apply: Submit a complete application for admission to USC and the Half Century Trojans Scholarship Application by December 1, 2009 (postmark deadline). The application is available for download below.  You may also contact the Office of College Admission at (213) 740-5930 to receive an application via mail, fax, or email.

Notification: April 2010

The application for the 2010-2011 Half Century Trojan Scholarships (pdf version) can be downloaded by clicking here.  If you are unable to open this file, please call our office at (213) 740-5930.