USC Town and Gown Scholarships
Scholarship Type:
Undergraduate, Graduate
Programs:
Bachelor of Science in Public Policy (BSPP), Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development (BRED), Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning (BSUSP), Master of International Public Policy and Management (IPPAM), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management (MNLM), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Public Policy Data Science (MPPDS), Master of Urban Planning (MUP)
Details:
Available to U.S. citizens or permanent residents of Southern California with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.4. Additional considerations include school activities, community engagement, leadership roles and accolades. An interview is required.
Open To:
Incoming or continuing students
Eligibility:
The purpose of this merit-based scholarship is solely to cover tuition.
It is important to review the eligibility requirements before proceeding with the application. Eligibility criteria are:
- Applicant must be a citizen of the United States.
- Applicants must have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.4 or higher to be considered for the scholarship.
- Applicant must exhibit strong academic performance, effective leadership skills, and active participation in the community.
- Applicant must establish permanent residency within the geographical boundaries of Southern California, stretching from the Kern County border to the California/Mexico border.
- The applicant must not have any familial relation to any member of Town and Gown of USC who is presently engaged in the selection and funding of scholarships at the time of submitting the scholarship application.
- The applicant should not currently hold a membership with Town and Gown of USC.
- The applicant should not be receiving any form of tuition remission, such as a Trustee Scholarship (covering full tuition), Presidential Scholarship (covering half-tuition), or any other combination of scholarships that add up to 50% of the tuition.
- The applicant is required to be enrolled as a full-time student.
- Undergraduate students must complete a minimum of 12 to 18 units per semester and attain graduation within a 4-year timeframe, unless enrolled in a 5-year program such as Architecture.
- Graduate students pursuing a master’s degree are required to fulfill a minimum of 8 units per semester.
- Doctoral students are required to fulfill a minimum of 6 units per semester.
- Students engaged in dissertation work are not eligible for scholarships.
- The award process considers leadership positions, community engagement, accolades, and a personal interview.
Amount:
Undergraduates $10,000 per year; Graduate students $15,000 per year
Application Opens:
July 15, 2024
Deadline:
November 15, 2024