Ways you can support our students

With your support, USC can make sure that every student who is admitted and wants to attend the university has the means to do so. When you make a gift to support students, your gift not only has an impact on the students themselves, but also translates into discoveries, innovations, leadership and insights that will make a positive difference in our world for many generations to come. Below, you will find options for supporting students in a way that is meaningful to you.

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Scholarships for undergraduate students

Scholarships of all sizes enable our undergraduate students to get the most out of their USC experience—in and out of the classroom. Scholarships can be merit-based, need-based or both, according to your preference.

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Scholarships and fellowships for graduate, professional and medical students

Nearly half of all the students attending USC are pursuing advanced degrees, and many are adding to their undergraduate student loan debt. Your support is crucial in attracting and incentivizing these next-generation leaders in every field. 

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Other opportunities to support students

USC students continuously bring new ideas and ambitions to the university. They need funds to support their projects, start-ups, community service programs, travel, conferences, field research and other endeavors. Your gift can make their dreams come true.

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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 davista@usc.edu.

Theresa Davis
Associate Vice President
University Advancement