Annual USC scholarships for full-time students with strong academics and a record of community involvement, supporting Asian Pacific communities in particular. All ethnic backgrounds can apply.
About this scholarship
- In 2025–26, APAA awarded over $200,000 in scholarships to 100 USC undergraduate and graduate students of exceptional academic merit. Eleven cultures and fifty majors were represented, and more than half qualified for need-based aid.
- Applicants of all ethnic backgrounds are eligible. Positive consideration may be given to students who advocate for Asian Pacific Islander communities.
- Each named scholarship has its own eligibility requirements, so refer to the application.
What the award includes
- Award amounts vary from $1,000 to $3,000 per student, depending on the named scholarship and your application.
- The funds are applied directly to your USC financial aid package, not paid by cheque.
- Awards aren’t guaranteed from one year to the next, and recipients must re-apply annually.
Who can apply
- Be a full-time undergraduate, transfer, graduate or professional student enrolled in a USC degree programme, or about to enrol, for the entire academic year (fall and spring).
- Have at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in high school or college coursework. USC medical students who don’t receive grade points are exempt.
- International students may apply for merit-based awards, but aren’t eligible for need-based awards.
- You can apply before being admitted to USC. Selection is independent of admission, and the committee confirms your acceptance before final awards.
- Community involvement is expected, ideally in an Asian Pacific community.
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