USC President Folt with students

USC Associates Scholarships

Making a difference.

In alignment with our mission to advance knowledge through the support of USC’s academic programs, the USC Associates is committed to providing opportunities for the very best students to pursue their education at the university. Thanks to the dedicated generosity of our members, we have proudly awarded more than $1 million in student scholarships every year since 2015. The USC Associates sponsors highly competitive scholarships for students who have demonstrated exemplary leadership, both academically and in community service:

  • USC Associates Trustee Scholarship – Awarded to the highest-ranked incoming freshman each fall, it covers full tuition for four years of study at USC.
  • USC Associates Scholarships – Awarded to entering freshmen every fall based on merit, in the amount of $18,000 or more per year for four years of study at USC. A number of these scholarships are also awarded to undergraduate seniors to alleviate their financial burden prior to their graduation from USC.
  • USC Associates Medical Scholarship – Awarded to one first-year Keck School of Medicine of USC student and continuing for each year that they are enrolled at the Keck School. This scholarship supports the Keck Recruitment Scholars program, which funds underrepresented minorities in healthcare.

2024-2025 Graduating Scholars

Safiya Adiata

Degree Information: BS in Business Administration
Post-Graduation Plans: Building BollyStep, an AI startup for learning and coordinating South Asian wedding dance

“Thank you so much for contributing to my education and experience at USC!”

Adeel Chaudhry

Degree Information: BS in Accounting and Finance
Post-Graduation Plans: Working in technology investment banking in the Bay Area

“Without this scholarship, I would not have been able to attend USC. Thank you.”

Eman Jemal

Degree Information: BS in Business Administration
Post-Graduation Plans: Pursuing entrepreneurship and contributing to our family business

“I am incredibly grateful for this opportunity to attend my dream university.”

Gabrielle Latimore

Degree Information: BS in Business Administration
Post-Graduation Plans: Working as an investment analyst in the financial services industry

“Your generosity enabled me to fully focus on my education and career for four years.”

Max Soja

Degree Information: BA in Political Science
Post-Graduation Plans: Exploring the intersection of finance and international relations

“I am truly grateful for the opportunity you’ve given me to pursue my academic goals.”

Carson Vest

Degree Information: BA in Business Administration
Post-Graduation Plans: Entering the venture capital industry

“Thank you for believing in me and supporting my journey.”