Academic Honors and FellowshipsUSC 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 for students who enrolled at USC prior to Fall 2025 and 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.
Africa Student Fund
The Africa Student Fund is a scholarship intended to support undergraduate student travel to African countries for study, research, service-based learning and internships. Winners may receive full or partial funding to help cover airfare costs associated with their proposed project or program.
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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.
Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service
The Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in Government Service program funds government internships, provides professional development, and fosters mentorship for undergraduate students with exceptional potential.
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.
COMPASS Scholars Program
The USC COMPASS Program: Creating Opportunities through Mentorship and Partnership Across Stem Cell Science, prepares undergraduate students for careers in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine though an intensive two-year program during their junior and senior years.
Green Directory
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.