Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
- other
Description
The Discovery Scholar distinction is intended to recognize and celebrate USC undergraduates who have excelled academically and demonstrated a strong track record of research or creative work. This honor is awarded to students who have not only made a meaningful contribution to their field of study through exceptional new scholarship or artistic work, but who also show significant promise for future research or creative endeavors.
Benefits
The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.
Eligibility
To be designated as a Discovery Scholar upon graduation, applicants must be a graduating senior and:
- graduate with a minimum of 3.5 overall GPA (with University Honors)
- graduate within 5 years of entering USC
- meet criteria for distinction set by the appropriate USC School