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University of Southern California scholarships
Curated official links for University of Southern California students in California. This page is not a live search and not a complete awards database. Confirm eligibility on each official site. Tap Save on a link to track it on the Saved page (this browser only). This is not a paid ranking.
Official University of Southern California awards page (opens in a new tab)How awards work at University of Southern California
USC merit scholarships are run by the Office of Admission and don't need a financial aid application. Need-based aid has its own application.
Merit scholarships
Apply for admission by the merit scholarship deadline. Confirm the date on the official page.
National Merit
USC lists a scholarship for National Merit Finalists.
Need-based aid
Apply separately on the Financial Aid website.
Who runs awards: Office of Admission (merit scholarships)
Summarized from University of Southern California’s official pages, checked November 2026. Names and steps can change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.
Deadlines
- University of Southern California awards: deadlines vary by award and change each year. Confirm each one on the official awards page.
- FAFSA: The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both. Official FAFSA page
USC Financial Aid Office
Need-based aid application hub for undergraduates, including FAFSA and CSS Profile steps.
USC merit scholarships
Undergraduate Admission page for USC Merit Scholarships — confirm current terms on the official site.
FAFSA
Free Application for Federal Student Aid — start here for U.S. federal grants, loans, and work-study. Confirm deadlines on StudentAid.gov.
StudentAid.gov
U.S. Department of Education hub for federal aid types, FAFSA, and loan tools. Not a lender marketplace.
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Questions about University of Southern California scholarships
- How do I apply for awards at University of Southern California?
- USC merit scholarships are run by the Office of Admission and don't need a financial aid application. Need-based aid has its own application. Merit scholarships: Apply for admission by the merit scholarship deadline. Confirm the date on the official page. National Merit: USC lists a scholarship for National Merit Finalists. Need-based aid: Apply separately on the Financial Aid website.
- Where do I find official University of Southern California scholarships?
- Start on University of Southern California's official awards page: https://admission.usc.edu/cost-and-financial-aid/scholarships/. This WealthNutz page links to it and to other official sources. It is not a complete awards database.
- When are University of Southern California scholarship deadlines?
- Deadlines vary by award and change each year. Check each award on University of Southern California's official page before you apply. WealthNutz does not list deadlines it can't confirm.
- Do I apply for government student aid separately?
- Yes. School scholarships are separate from federal aid. Most federal, state, and many school need-based awards start with the FAFSA on studentaid.gov. The federal FAFSA deadline is June 30 at the end of the award year, but states and schools often set earlier deadlines. Check both.
- Is WealthNutz part of University of Southern California?
- No. WealthNutz is an independent education site. School and government links are never paid placements, and you always apply on the official site.