Scholarships in the USA - Study & Research Guides

Scholarships in the USA

The United States is home to many of the world's top-ranked universities and attracts students from every corner of the globe. Scholarship opportunities range from fully funded research positions to partial tuition awards at elite business schools. Below you'll find our guides for US scholarships, each covering eligibility, documents, benefits, and how to apply.

USC Merit Scholarships 2026 - Full-Tuition Trojan Awards

USC Merit Scholarships 2026 are the merit-based undergraduate awards handed out by the University of Southern California Office of Admission, ranging from a few thousand dollars a year up to the full-tuition Trustee Scholarship worth about $75,384 per year at the 2026-27 rate. The tiers are Trustee (full tuition), Presidential (half tuition, about $37,692), Deans (quarter tuition, about $18,846), plus Associates, Directors and Leadership awards, a $20,000 per year National Merit Finalist award, and the Mork Family and Stamps Leadership scholarships that add a $5,000 living stipend on top of full tuition. There is no separate scholarship application. Every first-year applicant who files a complete application by the 1 November 2026 Early Action or Early Decision deadline is considered automatically, with performing and visual arts applicants covered by the 1 December 2026 deadline instead.

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Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

60 days left