Student Impact Stories
USC students talk about how scholarships have affected their lives and have provided them with the opportunity to pursue their passions.
Trojan pride inspires endowed scholarship
Albert Mour gives back to honor his relationship with the university and its law school.
USC Latino Alumni Association sets ambitious goals after raising more than $1 million in a single night
The group’s 50th anniversary scholarship gala dinner brings generations of visionary Latino Trojans together.
Student scholars and the philanthropists who support them celebrate shared successes
Scholarships and fellowships empower students to advance their studies and open career pathways in a range of fields.
3 USC stem cell undergraduates expand their horizons, thanks to travel scholarships
The scholarships commemorate the late Professor Neil Segil and his passion for science and education.
Three USC Dornsife undergraduates earn Jack Kent Cooke Foundation scholarships
The students join a growing community of more than 3,300 high-achieving young scholars helped by the foundation to attend top-tier, four-year institutions.
Giving the gift of a law school education
USC Gould alumni see need-based scholarship donations as an opportunity to make law students’ dreams come true.
USC Gould alum honors her fathers legacy with scholarship
Trojan Francisco “Frank” Solís, father of Terry Solis (pictured with husband David Flores), was active in Los Angeles politics and an officer in the city’s Mexican American Bar Association.
Trojan bridges science, technology and communications via PR
Dani Rodríguez Martínez is a Fulbright Scholar and a Dean’s Scholarship winner, pursuing her master’s degree in public relations and advertising at USC Annenberg.
Trojan bridges science, technology and communications — via PR
Dani Rodríguez Martínez is a Fulbright Scholar and a Dean’s Scholarship winner, pursuing her master’s degree in public relations and advertising at USC Annenberg.
USC Annenberg journalism majors honored as Chick Hearn Scholars during Lakers game
Anthony Gharib and Rachel Grode were honored in an on-court ceremony, where members of the Hearn family joined them.
USC Annenberg journalism majors honored as Chick Hearn Scholars during Lakers game
Anthony Gharib and Rachel Grode were honored in an on-court ceremony, where members of the Hearn family joined them.
Scholarships change lives in USCs stem cell masters program
Meet five students for whom scholarships are providing an education in USC’s one-of-a-kind master’s program in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
Scholarships change lives in USC’s stem cell master’s program
Meet five students for whom scholarships are providing an education in USC’s one-of-a-kind master’s program in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine.
Meet a recent USC grad using AI for health
As an engineering student, Ali Marjaninejad programmed robots to become smarter and faster.
Meet a recent USC grad using AI for health
As an engineering student, Ali Marjaninejad programmed robots to become smarter and faster.
USC medical student investigates mysterious breast disease and aims to educate women about it
Ivonne Verduzco seeks answers about a painful condition prevalent in Latinas.
USC medical student investigates mysterious breast disease and aims to educate women about it
Ivonne Verduzco seeks answers about a painful condition prevalent in Latinas.
Science saved his life at 21, and now this Trojan is on a mission
Tianli “Sheldon” Ding is studying the healing potential of stem cells, the type of cell that once threatened his life through cancer.
Science saved his life at 21, and now this Trojan is on a mission
Tianli “Sheldon” Ding is studying the healing potential of stem cells, the type of cell that once threatened his life through cancer.
USC Marshall student awarded scholarship to develop first library dedicated to Haitian studies
Out of nearly 1,000 applicants, Sylverain was one of just 41 recipients this year of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
USC Marshall student awarded scholarship to develop first library dedicated to Haitian studies
Out of nearly 1,000 applicants, Sylverain was one of just 41 recipients this year of the prestigious Marshall Scholarship.
Rothman Scholarship leads to career success for Abraham Tabaie
The USC law graduate credits the scholarship with “every single professional opportunity I’ve had from the very beginning to now.”
Rothman Scholarship leads to career success for Abraham Tabaie
The USC law graduate credits the scholarship with “every single professional opportunity I’ve had from the very beginning to now.”
USC Gould receives scholarship endowment to support Latino students
Alums Liz and Steve Atlee realize goal of giving back to help law students.
USC Gould alum William Choi reflects on his ‘life-changing’ decision — and his rewarding practice with nonprofits
The 1985 law school graduate credits his success to a full-tuition scholarship — and knew he would someday return the favor to help other law students.
Storytelling is a calling for USC Annenberg’s first HBCU scholarship recipient
Mariah Hill joined the school’s master’s program in June as the inaugural recipient of USC’s ViacomCBS HBCU Diversity in Journalism Scholarship. It creates a pipeline for Black
USC Gould Alums Pave the Way for Next Generation of Diverse Law Students
Two longtime friends pair up to create a scholarship for future lawyers following their dreams at the USC Gould School of Law.
Microsoft contributes to USC Games’ Gerald A. Lawson Endowment Fund for Black and Indigenous Students
The fund, named for one of the first Black engineers in games, was established in May to increase and representation in the games and tech industries.
New student scholarship aimed at increasing diversity at USC Viterbi
The Doug Peacock Scholarship Fund will provide financial support to first-year engineering students from groups historically underrepresented in STEM.
2 Trojans awarded prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
Bryson Choy and Haoda “Harry” Wang were chosen from a pool of more than 5,000 students at 438 academic institutions.
USC Annenberg and ViacomCBS establish scholarship to advance newsroom diversity
The new scholarship aims to advance a robust pipeline for Black students to both enter and lead in journalism.
How the USC School of Cinematic Arts aims to diversify Hollywood, games and beyond
Ten years of work and millions of dollars in scholarships have pulled in students whose stories may have otherwise gone untold.
Honoring the life of Sandy Reed through student and alumni programming
The Sandy Reed Endowed Professional Development Fund, created in honor of the late alum, will endow professional development programming at the USC School of Dramatic Arts.
Ella Fitzgerald Scholarship advances equity and diversity in musical theater
Funded by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, this endowed award is a first for the USC School of Dramatic Arts’ Musical Theatre program.
A Generous Gift from a Great Generation
Bert McCormack ’60 honors his alma mater with major gift to support scholarships
Toni Hall named first recipient of GRoW @ Annenberg Scholarship
Texas native Toni Hall had long dreamed of working in media. “Growing up, I always wanted to be a meteorologist,” she recalled. “I didn’t want to do anything else: Just tell the weather and work
A playwright pays it forward, endowing award for student writers
Alumna Joan Beber creates an award at the USC School of Dramatic Arts for fellow playwrights.
2 Trojans receive prestigious Schwarzman Scholarship to study in Beijing
The accomplished USC duo will learn about Chinese culture and study with top professors as part of a one-year master’s program in global affairs.
Students Say Thanks
Students from USC Leventhal tell how scholarships changed their lives.
Scholarships Make A Difference
USC Marshall School of Business students and donors speak about why supporting students is so important.
$3.25 million grant helps social work students from underserved communities
Twenty-two master’s students at the USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work have been selected for $30,000 scholarships through the school’s new Primary Care Project.
$1 million gift from USC Gould alum provides scholarship support
David Howard and his wife, Susan, have established a new scholarship primarily for students who self-identify as the first in their family to graduate from college and pursue an advanced degree.
USC Thornton names first recipient of Victor McElhaney Memorial Jazz Drumming Endowed Scholarship
Dominic Anzalone, a student in USC Thornton’s Popular Music Program, has a background in jazz drumming and shares McElhaney’s belief that music can be a tool for social activism.
USC Gould receives $1 million scholarship endowment to enhance diversity among law students
The Rosalie and Harold Rae Brown Scholarship aims to attract a more diverse student body and ultimately expand access to the legal profession.
$4 million gift supports scholarships and student services at USC architecture and pharmacy schools
Retired architect and USC alumnus Edward C. Abrahamian and his wife, Sandra, honor his family’s legacy with their pledge.
Help students reach their potential
USC’s most important mission is preparing students to excel. That mission begins with the partnership of donors like you who privately fund scholarships that help bring extraordinary students to our community—transforming their lives in the process.
“Thank you for your interest in supporting our students. I’d be happy to tell you more about the options available. Feel free to email me at lisayeh@usc.edu.”
Lisa Yeh
Associate Senior Vice President
University Advancement