Graduate Scholarships
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to qualified graduate students.
VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AWARDS
Dean's Master's Fellowship
We are pleased to announce a brand-new fellowship opportunity available to both domestic and international Master's students. You are eligible to apply if you have at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and you have applied for or been admitted to a USC Engineering MS program. Fifty partial fellowships (3-6 course units per student) will be awarded to outstanding incoming students.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2009
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Chevron-USC Partnership Fellowship
To support the University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering vision and commitment to creating sustainable energy supply systems, Chevron is pleased to announce the 2009 Chevron – USC Partnership Fellowships. Five outstanding incoming Master’s students will be awarded $15,000 fellowships each at the beginning of the fall term. Recipients will be honored at a Chevron sponsored event and will have continual contact with Chevron executives, with opportunities for future internships and employment.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2009
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Karl Jacob Graduate Fellowship
The Karl Jacob Graduate Fellowship supports incoming University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering master's students in the fields of Computer Science and Biomedical Engineering. Karl Jacob Scholars show promise of future leadership and accomplishment in the field of engineering. One $5,000 fellowship will be awarded each fall.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2009
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Master's Researcher Award
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Master's Researcher Award is a merit-based scholarship awarded to outstanding applicants of any full-time engineering master's program. The Master's Student Researcher Award is highly competitive. One full-tuition scholarship and several partial-tuition scholarships will be awarded to incoming Master's students demonstrating academic excellence and strong promise in the field of research.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2009
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Ming Hsieh Scholarship
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Ming Hsieh Scholarships provide financial support to Chinese citizens who have exhibited academic excellence and promise in their chosen field of engineering. One scholarship recipient will be selected from Electrical Engineering's Signal and Image Processing program of study. One scholarship recipient will also be selected from any of the Viterbi School's eight engineering departments.
DEADLINE: April 1, 2009
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The Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering MS Honors Program
The Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering would like to invite exceptional students admitted to the EE department to apply for the highly selective MS Honors Program. The MS Honors Program provides outstanding students with the opportunity to enhance their graduate experience through participation in research and many additional benefits. MS Honors Program recipients are also eligible for a scholarship of up to three tuition units - approximately $3,600 - during their last semester of study.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2009
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Viterbi School of Engineering Boeing Scholarship
In affiliation with Boeing's Learning Together Program, the Viterbi School of Engineering Boeing Scholarship has become available for employees of The Boeing Company admitted to a Master's program within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, both on-campus or through the Distance Education Network. Scholarships covering full tuition and mandatory fees will be awarded in Fall 2009 to six incoming Master's students.
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USC GRADUATE SCHOOL AWARDS [top]
Phi Beta Kappa Alumni Scholarship
A one-time cash award given by the Phi Beta Kappa Alumni of Southern California to international students nearing completion of their studies. Applicants must demonstrate quality of academic performance.
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Rockwell Dennis Hunt Scholastic Award
$2,500 is given each year at the Honors Convocation to a USC graduate student who was also an undergraduate at USC.
DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 30th
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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR VITERBI M.S. ALUMNI [top]
Viterbi Squared Program
Alumni of Viterbi's M.S. programs who return to complete a 2nd M.S. degree will be awarded a 3 unit fellowsip during their final semester of study if they maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Link to Interest Form
OTHER USC FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPS [top]
Please call the representative noted for individual scholarships.
- Asian Pacific American Support Group Scholarships - APASG Scholarship Committee, 213-740-4937
- USC Black Alumni Association Scholarship – 213-740-8342
- Mexican-American Alumni Association Scholarship - 213-740-4735
- Town & Gown Scholarship for Students with Physical Disabilities – 213-740-0776
- Lambda Alumni Scholarship - Gay and Lesbian Assembly for Student Support – 213-740-1111
Need-Based Financial Aid
The Office of Financial Aid can provide additional sources of funding available based on a student's financial need.Information regarding this type of funding can be obtained by calling (213) 740-1111.
Norman Topping Student Aid Fund
Provides tuition grants for incoming low income graduate students who demonstrate community awareness. Given the spirit of the Fund, preference in the selection process is given to applicants who reside in communities immediately surrounding both the University Park and Health Science campuses, as well as first generation college students. Applications are available for download at http://www.usc.edu/ntsaf. Call 213-740-7575 for further information.
USC Women in Management Scholarship
This scholarship, usually in the amount of $1,000, reflects WIM's commitment to assist women in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to be a leader in making a contribution to society. Candidates are sought who have overcome obstacles and demonstrated strong leadership ability and potential. Criteria for consideration are as follows: Must be a female graduate student age 35 or older as of March 31st of the current year with a minimum 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA; candidates must have completed a minimum of 8 graduate units at USC for Master's degrees by the time of application and 16 graduate units at USC for Doctoral degrees; anticipated completion of degree must be one year or more after the current year. USC faculty and staff employed half time or more are not eligible. Candidates may apply online at http://www.usc.edu/org/wim/scholarship.html.
DEADLINE: MARCH 31st
Non-USC Scholarships [top]
BLADE YOUR RIDE SCHOLARSHIP: The Blade Your Ride Scholarship Program will award scholarships of $3,000 to $9,000 to three students who create the best short video webcasts addressing the issue of global climate change and the potential for small changes to make a significant difference. DEADLINE: JUNE 30, 2009
The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans: Supports thirty individuals a year for up to two years of graduate study in any subject. Students already in graduate study are eligible, though not past their second year.
Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate Graduate Scholarship Program: 5 graduate scholarships
Davis Langdon's Scholarship Program: Open to students enrolled in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
Ethel O Gardner P.E.O. Scholarship: For outstanding female scholars
Jewish Vocational Service Scholarship: For Jewish scholars exhibiting financial need in the Los Angeles area (Additional Forms: 1, 2, 3)
Lazarian Graduate Scholarship: Open to graduate students of Armenian decent
NASA Aeronautics Scholarship: For incoming and current students of aeronautical engineering or a related science or engineering field of study
Science, Mathematics & Research Transformation (SMART) Scholarship: Open to US citizens in exchange for job placement with Department of Defense upon graduation. Full tuition and related education expenses covered.
Science and Engineering Scholarships and Fellowships Blog
Additional Scholarships Available to International Students: Non-USC scholarships compiled by the Office of International Student
