Alumni Club Scholarships
Alumni club scholarships are merit-based and awarded geographically based on the proximity of an alumni club to the applicant's hometown. The USC Club of the Nation's Capital awards scholarships to students from Maryland, Virginia, Washington, DC, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Awards range from $1,000 to $4,000 per year. Scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated academic strength, leadership and community involvement, as well as the following criteria:
- Competitive freshman candidates will be in the top of the applicant pool with respect to GPA and SAT or ACT
- Transfer applicants are required to hold a minimum 3.6 GPA
- Continuing students are required to hold a minimum 3.0 GPA
How To Apply
All incoming, transfer, and returning students are encouraged to apply for alumni club scholarships. Please read all of the application procedures and deadlines carefully before applying. Deadlines have changed so please review the timeline below. Note that prior recipients must reapply for club scholarships each year.
- December 1: Application Deadline
- January/February: Applications reviewed and finalists selected
- March: Scholarship finalists invited for interviews
- April/May: Scholarship recipients notified of selection
- June: Commitment forms due
Apply online at http://alumni.usc.edu/clubs/scholarship_08.php. The USC Club of the Nation's Capital cannot accept scholarship applications directly. All applications must be submitted online to the USC Office of Admission.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact our Scholarship Chair