Scholarship Opportunities for Current Students

Basic Criteria:

-Must be USC College majors.
-Must have completed at least one semester at USC (12 units or more).
-At time of application and during the 2008-2009 academic year, the student must have full-time status (registered in a minimum of 12 units) 
-Have a minimum cumulative USC GPA of 3.0 or 3.2 GPA (depending on scholarship).
-Have extracurricular activities, leadership potential, campus, and community involvement.

Notification: All applicants will be notified the end of April by email provided on the application.

Individual awards will vary depending on your financial aid package and/or the number of qualified applicants. Receipt of award monies may alter allocation of funds with your financial aid package. Scholarships awarded may only be used to replace University tuition costs.

For questions, contact 213.740.8555 or visit College Dean's Office, CAS 200.

The Jason Baringer Memorial Scholarship Fund

Established in memory of Jason Baringer, to provide financial support to physically disabled students of the USC College.

• Undergraduate or graduate
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Financial need
• Has the determination and passion to succeed despite numerous challenges.
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

J. Jayne Bissell Memorial Scholarship

Established in 1946.

• Graduate or undergraduate
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

The Bittel Family Scholarship Fund

Established in 2007. Benefits female transfer students.

• Female transfer student
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Beau J. Boudreaux Poetry Award

Established in 2005 by CRWT alumni Beau Boudreaux (1994). Given to one graduating senior poet.

• Graduating senior, eligible to graduate 2008-09 academic year
• Majoring in Creative Writing with an emphasis in Poetry
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• STARS Report
• Letter of Recommendation
• Resume
• Preference given to students who intend to pursue a career in writing or academia and who wish to supplement their undergraduate degree with travel and/or advanced study in the graduate program of their choice.
• Submission of five personal poems

Arnold W. Bramlett Scholarship Fund

Established in 1986. Benefits middle-income students.

• Undergraduate
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Financial need
• Community service
• Extracurricular involvement
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Drury Family Scholarship

Established by Dr. and Mrs. Kevin Drury. Funding to a graduating senior who has successfully fulfilled the undergraduate requirements of the Baccalaureate Medical program and who has been accepted by, and will be attending, the Keck School of Medicine in the fall of that same year.

• Graduating senior who has successfully fulfilled the undergraduate requirements of the Baccalaureate Medical program
• Attending the Keck School of Medicine in the fall of that same year
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Melissa Finney Award for Overseas Study

Contact the Office of Overseas Studies at (213) 740-3636 for application information.

• Undergraduate student
• Enrolled in study abroad program for Spring 2009.
• Demonstrates the ability or desire to further the interests of African-Americans in the field of foreign or overseas studies.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• An essay of about 300 words:

Beyond language skills and cultural appreciation, what do you plan to gain from your time abroad?

The Miller Travel Award

Contact the Office of Overseas Studies at (213) 740-3636 for application information.

• Undergraduate student
• Enrolled in study abroad program for Spring 2009.
• One award of $2,500.00, used to fund required tuition credit, housing, or travel expenses, as needed by the recipient.
  
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Current resume
• An official transcript or STARS report
• A copy of financial aid summary from OASIS.  Summary for 2007-08 is acceptable if 2008-09 Summary is not yet available.
  
• The scholarship donors (both USC alumni) believe strongly that both travel and a good sense of humor have impacted their lives in strong and positive ways.  They believe these are critical for our current students and future leaders.  An essay of about 500 words or less:

• Please send application materials to:
• Office of Overseas Studies
• 823 W. 34th St. CLH 203
• Los Angeles, CA 90089-0128
• Attn: Elizabeth Williams, Study Abroad Advisor
  

Fisher Science Scholarships

Created in 1987 by Albert Fisher in support of excellent undergraduate science majors who demonstrate financial need.

• Undergraduate
• Science major
• Upper 10% of their class
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Financial need
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Frank Martin Gleberman Endowed Scholarship

Established to honor Mr. Frank Martin Gleberman, a distinguished USC alumnus whose dedication to family, friends, and the community continues to impact and inspire individual lives.

• Undergraduate
• Financial need
• Academic achievement
• Proven commitment to the betterment of the community
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.

Harry and Helen Kalpakian Memorial Scholarship

Established to honor Mr. Frank Martin Gleberman, a distinguished USC alumnus whose dedication to family, friends, and the community continues to impact and inspire individual lives.

• At least sophomore standing
• The scholarship shall be given to students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in the fields of humanities, natural or social sciences.
• US citizenship will be considered a plus factor.
• This award is renewable, provided students reapplying each year wish to be considered, and subject to the student’s demonstration of superior academic performance.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Two letters of recommendation (at least one from a faculty member)
• Personal statement of about 300 words on how your academic program and extracurricular activities will benefit you in the future

The Irvin and Jeanne Glovin Award

The Irving and Jeanne Glovin Award, given by the Oskar Schindler Humanities Foundation, will be presented to a student who demonstrates scholarly excellence and wishes to carry out research into and produce an essay related to the nature of good human conduct.  The spirit behind this endeavor may be illustrated by the words of Confucius: “Do not do unto others what you would not have them do unto you.”  The Foundation seeks to promote acceptance of and mutual respect between people of varied circumstances and/or background.

• Full-time
• Letter of Recommendation from faculty member showing willingness to support and guide research
• Resume
• STARS Report
• Project Proposal of no more than 750 words which includes a description of the problem to be examined, an outline of the research planned necessary for the completion of the project, and an explanation of how the research will deepen our understanding of “good human conduct”
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• The recipient of the award must be a full-time student enrolled at the University of Southern California with sophomore, junior or senior status for the 2007-2008 academic year.  One award is given annually.  The project is to be guided by a faculty member of the student’s choosing.  The recipient will receive an award of $2000.  The faculty member will receive a research grant of $500.  The recipient must carry out her/his intended research and produce the final paper during the summer of 2008 and will present his/her findings publicly in the Fall Semester, 2008.  The final paper will be published by USC College, archived, and presented on the College’s website as part of the “Schindler Good Human Conduct Project.”

Gold Family Scholarships

Believing that overseas experiences have tremendous impact on personal and intellectual growth, Stan and Ilene Gold established this scholarship for outstanding Trustee scholars seeking to study abroad.

• Trustee Scholarship recipients who wish to study abroad.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• STARS Report
• A personal statement of about 300 words describing study abroad program and how it will benefit studies at USC.

Steven Grings and Carol Grings Memorial Fund

Established by Emeriti professor Dr. William Grings and his wife, Hilda Grings, in memory of their children Steven and Carol.

• Undergraduate student
• Graduated from an LAUSD school
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Margaret P. and Paul T. Haltom, Sr. Endowed Scholarship Fund

Established by a charitable remainder unitrust by Paul Haltom, Jr., in memory of his parents.

• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Paul M. Halopoff Scholarship for Baccalaureate MD students

Established in memory of Paul T. Halopoff to provide assistance to promising students in the Baccalaureate MD Program and who plan to attend medical school.

• Current student in Baccalaureate MD program
• Planning to attend medical school
• Financial need
• Academic achievement
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Maxwell Hazlett Memorial Fund

Established in honor of Maxwell Hazlett, a USC student who was murdered in 2004.

• Undergraduate
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Financial need
• Community service
• Extracurricular involvement
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Jessie Ingram Endowed Scholarship

Established with a bequest from the late Mrs. Ingram to assist worthy undergraduates pursuing an education in the College.

• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Philip P. Kirst and Colleen Kirst Endowed Scholarship Fund

• College Undergraduate
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Financial need
• Community service
• Extracurricular involvement
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Lenore B. Kreiger Endowed Scholarship in the Natural Sciences

First awarded in 1992, the Lenore Kreiger Scholarship provides support to a student majoring in Mathematics or the Natural Sciences.

• Major in Mathematics or Natural Sciences
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Robert J. and Karen M. Kushner Scholarship

Established by the Kushner family to provide support to undergraduate students in the College.

• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

The Garold Alfred Leach Memorial Scholarship

The Garold Leach scholarship was established to enable female students, who have completed two years of study, to complete an undergraduate education at USC. Gift from Betsy Leach estate.

• Female student who has completed two years in USC College
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation
• An essay of about 300 words:

Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century. 

Lesher Family Scholarship

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DEADLINE: Friday, March 28, 2008

DO NOT APPLY ONLINE. Submit separate application to:

Donna Garcia, College Dean's Office
Continuing USC College Undergraduate Scholarships
3454 Trousdale Parkway, CAS 200
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0153

Established in honor of Professor Alison Dundes Renteln. Award will provide assistance for promising students majoring in Political Science.

• College undergraduate
• Majoring in Political Science
• Demonstrate an interest in human rights, political freedom, international law, leadership or public policy.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Good academic standing
• Resume
• Official transcript (not STARS Report)
• Essay of no more than 500 words:
  

Which of these issues (human rights, political freedom, international law, leadership and public policy) holds the most interest for you and why?

• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Financial need
• Extracurricular involvement
• STARS Report
• Scholarship application
  
• Resume
• A personal statement:

Describe your situation that influences your financial need.

• Undergraduate Student
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Financial need
• Extracurricular involvement
• STARS Report
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation

• Beryl J. McManus Memorial Endowed Scholarship Fund                            

  • Undergraduate
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Financial need
  • Community service
  • Extracurricular involvement
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.

  Mellon-Mays Undergraduate Fellowships

  This select group includes sophomores who are considering an academic career and will likely pursue graduate studies in a liberal arts field (humanities or natural sciences, excluding biology). USC is one of a select group of colleges and universities that the Mellon Foundation has admitted to this program.

  • Preference given to sophomores, but juniors are invited to apply
  • Considering an academic career
  • Planning to pursue graduate studies in a liberal arts field.
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • For more information contact:

  Kenechukwu (K.C) Mmeje
  Director, Scholars Program & Mellon Coordinator
  Division of Student Affairs
  3607 Trousdale Parkway, Suite 203
  Los Angeles, CA 90008
  Tel: (213) 740-7667
  Fax: (213) 740-7660
  mmeje@usc.edu
  www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MMUF/

  • Apply at : www.usc.edu/student-affairs/MMUF/programs_undergrad.html
  • Application deadline: Friday, February 22, 2008.

  Sylas and Rose Marx Meyer Scholarship

  Recognizes students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to community involvement.

  • Evaluated on the basis of GPA 3.2 or higher.
  • Community involvement
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Harry A. Miller Endowed Scholarship

  Established by the late Harry Miller to provide scholarship assistance to undergraduate students who demonstrate potential for leadership and scholastic achievement. Preference is given to students majoring in foreign languages.

  • Undergraduate
  • Middle-income
  • Major in a foreign language
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Brian Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Fund

  Established to honor the life of Mr. Brian Mitchell, a distinguished USC alumnus whose dedication to family, friends and the community continues to impact and inspire individual lives.

  • LAS and the Marshall School of Business undergraduate double major (or minor in business)
  • Financial need
  • Academic achievement
  • Proven commitment to the betterment of the community.
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Donald and Marion James Montgomery Endowed Scholarship

  Award given to students who exhibit financial need and a commitment to academic excellence.

  • Financial need
  • Academic excellence
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Jerome A. Paver Memorial Scholarship

  This scholarship was established in memory of Jerome Paver.

  • Undergraduate major in economics.
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Pellerin Endowed Scholarships

  Scholarships to support middle income students.

  • LAS middle income students
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Brian Phillip Rakusin Neuroscience Scholarship Award

  Established in memory of Brian Phillip Rakusin.

  • Neuroscience undergraduate
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Endowed Scholarships

  Established in 1992 by the Trustees of the Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation, these scholarships provide access to quality education to outstanding middle-income students.

  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Skjonsby Family Scholarship

  Established by the Skjonsby family as an annual award for students from middle income families who are interested in the Greek system and campus involvement.

  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Middle-Income
  • Participant in the Greek system
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  The Thagard Endowed Scholarship Fund

  Established by George and Joan Thagard, this scholarship supports students in the humanities.

  • Undergraduate or graduate
  • Major in the humanities
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Garrett and Anne Van Hunnick Endowed Scholarship

  Awarded to an outstanding student pursuing studies in the humanities demonstrating financial need.

  • Major in the humanities
  • Financial need
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Holly Wyatt Walter Memorial Scholarship

  Established by the Class of 1989, and family, friends and associates of the late Holly Wyatt Walter, this scholarship supports outstanding students who demonstrate a commitment to public service and need financial assistance.

  • Undergraduate
  • GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Financial need
  • Community service
  • Extracurricular involvement
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Byron P. Weintz and Mary Jane Weintz Scholarship Endowment

  Awarded to promising students with leadership potential and from middle-income families.

  • Students with leadership potential
  • Middle-income family
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Elizabeth Toye Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund

  Established by Mrs. Williams’ family.

  • Female
  • Transfer student
  • Major in the humanities
  • GPA 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Albert and Tove Boyajian Endowed Scholarship Fund

  Established by Albert and Tove Boyajian. This fund shall support graduates or undergraduates who demonstrate economic need.

  • Students in good academic standing
  • Undergraduate or Graduate students
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • Economic need
  • Making satisfactory progress toward degree
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:

  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  

  Scheyer Family Scholarship for Summer Interns

  Established by the Scheyer family. This annual award will provide current funding for two students enrolled in approved summer internships.  To apply, click here.

  • College undergraduate
  • Preference given to sophomore, juniors or seniors with demonstrated financial need.
  • Academic excellence
  • Campus involvement
  • Proven commitment to the betterment of the community.

  Trojan League of Los Angeles, Joseph Patrick Allen Endowed Scholarship Fund

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  Established to honor the life of Joseph Patrick Allen, Dean of Admission and Financial Aid and Vice Provost for Enrollment.  Funds shall be used for tuition on campus only, and shall not be allocated for semester abroad programs, research expenses, room and board or supplies.

  • Recipients of the award must be full-time students enrolled in the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences at USC for the 2008-2009 academic year.
  • Must have entered the university with a high school GPA of at least 3.67
  • Undergraduates should complete 14-16 units per semester, graduate in four years and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Must not be related to a current member of the Trojan League of Los Angeles Board or Scholarship Committee
  • Must have demonstrated merit and financial need, demonstrated academic strengths, leadership skills and involvement.
  • Letter of Recommendation (from College faculty member)
  • STARS report
  • Resume
  • An essay of no more than 300 words on how your academic program and extracurricular activities will prepare you for your chosen career
  • List of related USC alumni if applicable

  Martin Millstone Scholarship Fund
  

  • Given to students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Central or South American descent in the fields of humanities, natural or social sciences.
  • Undergraduate or graduate
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS Report
  • Resume
  • Letter of recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:
  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.
  
  

  Charlie Keyan Scholarship Fund
           
  

  Established by Charlie Keyan in December 2004 to support students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in the fields of humanities, natural or social sciences.

  • Given to students who demonstrate the ability or desire to further the interests of individuals of Armenian descent in the fields of humanities, natural or social sciences
  • Good academic standing
    
  • GPA of 3.2 or higher
  • STARS report
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • An essay of about 300 words:
  Please discuss how a liberal arts education and your current extracurricular activities will help you confront the challenges and opportunities of the 21^st century.