USC Trustee Scholarship
USC merit awards include awards up to full tuition; exact value varies.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
Full tuition (~$75,384/yr for 2026-27, renewable for 4 years). Value confirmed as USC's top tier; specific per-tier amounts not published on the current admissions page.
Eligible applicants
Domestic and international; scholarship-specific
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Overview
USC Trustee Scholarship is offered by University of Southern California for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Full tuition (renewable for 4 years)
Included
Full tuition (~$75,384/yr for 2026-27, renewable for 4 years). Value confirmed as USC's top tier; specific per-tier amounts not published on the current admissions page. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international; scholarship-specific.
- International eligibility
- Open to international students. No citizenship restriction stated for USC Merit Scholarships.
Academic requirements
- Academic recordCompetitive
- Exceptional academic achievement; highly competitive
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- University of Southern California
- AdmissionRequired
- Must apply to USC undergraduate programs; no separate scholarship application
Official eligibility summary
Highly competitive merit scholarship automatically considered for all students admitted to USC. Based on academic excellence, leadership, service, and talent. No separate application required.
Applicant profile
- Domestic and international; scholarship-specific
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Highly competitive merit scholarship automatically considered for all students admitted to USC. Based on academic excellence, leadership, service, and talent. No separate application required.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Common Application (or USC application)
- Transcripts
- Letter of recommendation
How to apply
- 1
Apply to USC undergraduate programmes by the relevant deadline (EA/ED: November 1; RD: January 10).
- 2
No separate scholarship application — automatically considered.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Annual. EA/ED deadline: November 1. RD deadline: January 10. Decisions typically released March.
The listed deadline is November 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
University of Southern California
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is November 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.