International Freshman Academic Scholarships

Awarded by : University of Southern California

Updated on Apr 30, 2025
Kashish Saini

University Research Analyst

International Freshman Academic Scholarships

  • Applicable for

    University of Southern California in USA

  • No. of students to be awarded

    Varies

  • Course Level

    Bachelors

  • Intake year

    Aug 2025

  • Type of scholarships

    Merit

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Scholarship Overview

  • Competitive applicants will be at the top of the applicant pool with respect to academic achievement.
  • In addition to academic criteria, candidates' talent, perseverance, innovation, involvement and leadership are considered.
  • Applicants must be international students.
  • At USC, an international student is an individual of foreign nationality who will be entering, or has already entered, the United States with a student visa.

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense ×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation ×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses ×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care ×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover ×Not covered in scholarship
Application ×Not covered in scholarship
Others ×Not covered in scholarship

  • Amount varies in the scholarship 

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

  • Number of awards varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

  • No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL Required (minimum score 100)
IELTS Required (minimum score 7)
PTE Required (minimum score 68)
SAT Required
12 Required

Eligibility

  • Applicants must have passed High School
  • Incoming first-year students demonstrate superior academic performance — and the potential to do more. 
  • Specifically, University recommend students take: 
    • Math: 3 to 4 years
    • Foreign Language: 2 to 4 years
    • Laboratory/Natural/Physical Science: 2 to 4 years
    • English and Literature: 4 years 
    • History and Social Science: 2 to 4 years
    • Academic Electives: 3 years
  • Outside of mathematics, no specific curriculum is prescribed or required, though students offered admission typically pursue the most rigorous program available to them in English, science, social studies, foreign language and the arts.
    • Students are expected to have earned a grade of C or better in at least three years of high school mathematics, including Advanced Algebra (Algebra II). 
    • At least one year of Calculus is important preparation for all engineering majors.
  • English Langauge Proficiency:
    • TOEFL: with a minimum score of 100 and no less than a score of 20 in each section
    • IELTS (or IELTS Indicator) score of 7
    • PTE score of 68
    • SAT Optional: 650 on the SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section
    • May choose to submit Duolingo

Eligible student nationality

This scholarship is applicable for students from India +238 more

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR Required
Financial/Tax Documents Required
Official transcripts Required

  • LOR: One letter is required from either your school counselor or a teacher from your school. Some programs may require additional letters of recommendation. 
  • Course to course varie: Provide a portfolio, a résumé and/or additional writing samples, if required by applicant's  intended major. Performance majors may also require auditions.
  • Provide official copies of academic records from all secondary or senior secondary schools, pre-university programs, and colleges and universities you have attended.
  • These records must be sent directly from the schools or testing agencies. They must also be submitted in the native language, accompanied by a certified English translation, if the native language is not English.
  • Proof of English language proficiency
  • Use the “Mid-Year Report” form included in the Common Application.
  • Affirmations will be available in the portal after we receive your application. Your digital signature may be submitted after the application deadline.
  • Financial Statement of Personal or Family Support

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

Date Additional Details
Application final end date Not Available
  • Applications must be submitted by the Early Action deadline of November 1. For majors requiring a portfolio or audition, apply by the December 1 Regular Decision deadline.

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).

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