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Scholarships

James Irvine California Scholarships

Scholarship Type:

Graduate

Programs:

Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Public Administration (MPA), Master of Public Policy (MPP), Master of Public Policy Data Science (MPPDS), Master of Urban Planning (MUP)

Open To:

Incoming Students

Eligibility:

Must be permanent residents of the State of California and apply to graduate admission by December 15th
Must be admitted into and plan to enroll in the following in-person programs at the University Park Campus for the fall semester: MPA, MPP, MUP, MHA, MPPDS
May enroll part-time or full-time but the award is only for two years
The James Irvine California Scholarship is administered consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Recipients are chosen without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited characteristic.

Amount:

Varies

Application Opens:

September 1st, 2025

Deadline:

December 15th, 2025

How to Apply:

To apply, please complete the Dean’s Merit Scholarship Application which is part of the USC Graduate Application for Admission.

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