Graduate Scholarships
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is pleased to offer scholarship opportunities to qualified graduate students
VITERBI SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AWARDS
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 2008 Chevron – USC Partnership Fellowships. Five outstanding incoming Master’s students will be awarded $10,000 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: MAY 15, 2008
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Howard William Gammell Scholarship
The Howard William Gammell Scholarship provides financial assistance to talented engineering master’s students. Incoming, full-time master’s students who require financial assistance are eligible to apply for this one-time award. The recipient of this scholarship will be awarded $10,000 in the form of tuition during his or her first semester at the Viterbi School.
DEADLINE: MAY 15th, 2008
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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: MAY 15th, 2008
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Master's Scholar Award
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering Master's Scholar Award is a merit-based scholarship awarded to outstanding applicants of any full-time engineering master's program. To support a diverse community, the Master's Scholar Award encourages students throughout the United States to attend the USC Viterbi School of Engineering by providing award recipients financial support for six graduate units (approximately $6,900 in value)
DEADLINE: MAY 15, 2008
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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: MAY 1st, 2008
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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.
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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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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 – 213-740-5444
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]
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
National Society of Professional Engineering
The National GEM Consortium Fellowship Programs
Scholarships Available to International Students: Non-USC scholarships compiled by the Office of International Student
