Academic Honors and Fellowships-
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Africa Student Fund Deadline
The USC Africa Student Fund is a scholarship intended to support undergraduate student travel to African countries for study, research, service-based learning and internships. Students who have identified a project or program are invited to apply with this funding in mind. Winners may receive full or partial funding to help cover airfare costs associated with their proposed project or program. Since ...
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Global Scholar Distinction and Prize Competition Opens
The Global Scholar distinction recognizes graduating seniors who have excelled in their studies both at USC and abroad.
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Discovery Scholar Distinction and Prize Competition Opens
The Discovery Scholar distinction is intended to recognize and celebrate USC undergraduates who have excelled academically and demonstrated a strong track record of research or creative work. This honor is awarded to students who have not only made a meaningful contribution to their field of study through exceptional new scholarship or artistic work, but who also show significant promise for future research ...
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Renaissance Scholar Prize Competition Opens
Certified Renaissance Scholars are invited to apply for the Prize Competition round, which is an opportunity to earn $10,000 towards graduate studies. The Prize Competition is optional and supplementary; it does not affect your eligibility to earn the Scholar Distinction noted on your final transcript.
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Fellowship Friday – USC Scholar Distinction Focus
Drop-in advising hours for open Q&A about 2025-2026 USC Scholar Distinctions. Located in the Student Union Building (STU) Room 300. Learn more about Fellowship Fridays here.
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Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service Application Opens
Application for summer 2026 Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service program opens. Learn More
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Africa Student Fund Deadline
The USC Africa Student Fund is a scholarship intended to support undergraduate student travel to African countries for study, research, service-based learning and internships. Students who have identified a project or program are invited to apply with this funding in mind. Winners may receive full or partial funding to help cover airfare costs associated with their proposed project or program. Since ...