USC Awards

USC recognizes the outstanding abilities of its undergraduate students and has created various opportunities to financially support students in their pursuit of interdisciplinary study, global exchange, and civic engagement. Here are a few of the unique opportunities facilitated by Academic Honors and Fellowships that are only available to USC undergraduate students.

Academic Achievement Award

The Academic Achievement Award provides a tuition benefit to students who are pursuing multiple undergraduate degree objectives and allows for fall and spring registration of up to 21 units at the standard full-time tuition rate.

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at 2018 USC Student Recognition Ceremony.
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Africa Student Fund

A scholarship intended to support undergraduate student travel to African countries for study, research, service-based learning and internships.
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Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service

Exposes USC’s talented undergraduate student scholars to government work and public service through high-level internships with elected officials and agencies at the federal, state and local levels as well as a professional development curriculum.
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2019 Schaeffer Fellows

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Additional Opportunities

If you are interested in other opportunities, these USC programs may also be considered. These programs are managed by other USC departments. Please click on the opportunities below for more information.

Warren Bennis Scholars Program

A two-year leadership program spanning the junior and senior years which aims to develop life-long commitment to community service and to hone the skills required for ethical leadership.
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Geodesign Fellows Program

A one-year geodesign research and service program with a $11,000 stipend for students pursuing careers in global leadership and problem solving. Please note this program will not run in 2023-2024.
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Sustainability Gateway

USC students across disciplines have access to a variety of financial support, training, and paid positions to advance your academic pursuits, research projects, and professional development in sustainability.
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