Amount: Varies (Part of Financial Aid Package)
Deadline: December 1
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
Many universities, like USC, offer specific scholarships for first-generation students to support their enrollment and success.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.5+
- Demographic: first-gen
- Admitted to USC
- Demonstrate financial need
- First in their immediate family to attend a four-year college
Required Materials
- USC application
- FAFSA/CSS Profile
- Essays
Timeline
Apply by December 1 for scholarship consideration. Notifications with admission decision.
Tips
Apply for admission by the scholarship deadline. Clearly indicate your first-generation status on your college application and in any supplemental essays. Demonstrate strong academic performance.