How much funding does Town and Gown of USC Scholarship provide?

Town and Gown of USC Scholarship provides $10,000 - $15,000 per year in funding.

When is the deadline for Town and Gown of USC Scholarship?

The deadline is November 15, 2026.

Town and Gown of USC Scholarship

TOWN AND GOWN OF THE UNIVERSITY

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

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Funding Amount

$10,000 - $15,000 per year

Deadline

November 15, 2026

206 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Town and Gown of USC Scholarship

Overview: Merit-based scholarship program providing 200 scholarships totaling $2,300,000 to deserving incoming freshman, undergraduate, and graduate students at USC for tuition expenses.

Award Amounts:

Undergraduate students: $10,000 per year

Graduate students: $15,000 per year

Geographic Scope: Southern California, stretching from the Kern County border to the California/Mexico border

Focus Areas: Merit-based awards considering academic performance, leadership skills, and community engagement

Eligibility Requirements

Must satisfy ALL of the following:

Must be a citizen of the United States

Minimum unweighted GPA of 3.4 or higher

Demonstrate strong academic performance, effective leadership skills, and active participation in the community

Establish permanent residency within Southern California boundaries (Kern County to California/Mexico border)

No familial relation to any member of Town and Gown of USC engaged in selection and funding at time of application

Should not currently hold Town and Gown of USC membership

Should not be receiving tuition remission of 50% or more (e.g., Trustee Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, or combinations thereof)

Must be enrolled as a full-time student:

- Undergraduate: minimum 12-18 units per semester, graduation within 4 years (unless 5-year or progressive degree program)
- Master's degree: minimum 8 units per semester
- Doctoral students: minimum 6 units per semester
- Students engaged in dissertation work are NOT eligible

Categories of Applicants:

Incoming Freshman

Transfer Undergraduate and Graduate

Enrolled USC Undergraduate and Graduate

Permanent Residency Criteria for Southern California

For all applicants:

Graduated from a Southern California high school or equivalent

Will be graduating from a Southern California high school or equivalent

Completed 4 years as undergraduate student at USC

For graduate students 24 years or younger (must satisfy one):

Four-year residency with high school diploma or equivalent from Southern California institution

Completed four-year undergraduate program at USC

Verification letter from employer in Southern California

For graduate students 25 years or older (must satisfy one):

Evidence of five years of residency in Southern California by providing degree, diploma, or professional certificate from accredited institution in Southern California

Completed four-year undergraduate program at USC

Verification letter from employer in Southern California

Award Maintenance

To retain scholarship:

Continue enrollment as full-time student (as defined by program)

Maintain minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

Familiarize yourself with scholarship contract for mandatory additional conditions

Continuation for Progressive/Graduate Degrees: Current or past undergraduate Town and Gown of USC Scholarship recipients may request continuation of scholarship to pursue progressive or graduate degree if they continue to meet scholarship requirements

Selection Criteria

Award process considers:

GPA

Activities

Leadership positions

Community engagement

Awards and accolades

Personal interview (prerequisite for scholarship consideration)

Contact Information

Email: scholarship@townandgownofusc.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Application Period:

Opens: July 15, 2025

Closes: November 15, 2025

Award notification: By June 1, 2026

Important Notes:

Application may be submitted before applying to and/or being admitted to USC

Interview is a prerequisite for scholarship consideration

Application Steps

1. Register/Create Profile:
- Visit the online application portal at townandgownofusc.org/students/apply-online/
- Complete registration form with:
- Email address
- Password
- USCID (10-digit, if available)
- First name, middle name, last name
- Preferred pronouns
- Date of birth (MM/DD/YYYY format)
- Home phone (xxx-xxx-xxxx format)
- Cell phone (optional, xxx-xxx-xxxx format)
- Preferred method of contact (Home or Cell)

2. Login:
- Use email address and password to access application
- Password recovery available if credentials forgotten

3. Complete Application:
- Fill out all required fields
- Provide information for evaluation against eligibility criteria and selection criteria

4. Interview:
- Selected candidates will be contacted to schedule mandatory interview