2025 University of Southern California Merit Scholarship (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 
University of Southern California

Type of degree: 

Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 

Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;
i. Early Action deadline: 1st of November, 2024 (CLOSED)
ii. For majors requiring a portfolio or audition: 1st of December, 2024

Scholarship Summary: 

USC awards merit scholarships to incoming domestic and international freshmen based on academic excellence, leadership, service and talent.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
There are no set criteria for consideration but it's important to note that academic qualifications, candidates’ talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement and leadership are all considered.

Value of Scholarship: 

The USC Merit scholarships include the full-tuition, four-year Trustee scholarships, the half-tuition Presidential Scholarship and the one-quarter tuition Deans Scholarship. 

These merit scholarships range in value from a few thousand dollars up to full tuition.

Scholarship Application Guide: 

All students who submit a complete application will be automatically considered for a scholarship. 

Find more details on the USC application process. Please note that most majors require students to apply Early Action and submit a complete application by November 1.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the USC Scholarship Page and the International Student Page.