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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.