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USC Viterbi School of Engineering Scholarships and Fellowships

The USC Viterbi School of Engineering is pleased to offer several merit-based funding opportunities for students who demonstrate exemplary potential for success in advanced engineering studies.

On-Campus Students

DEN@Viterbi Students

Other University of Southern California Scholarships

External Funding Sources

International Student Funding Opportunities (Non-USC)

ON-CAMPUS MASTER’S STUDENTS

SCHOLARSHIP DECISIONS ARE MADE SEPARATELY FROM ADMISSION DECISIONS.

Award Amount: $10000-$30,000
Eligibility: Open to ALL international and U.S. students pursuing a Master’s degree full-time from the Viterbi School of Engineering on the USC campus
How to Apply: Submit the online Graduate Application for Admission, scanned transcripts, and all required test scores and supplemental materials by September 1 for SPRING applicants and December 15 for FALL applicants.
If selected, candidates may be requested to submit additional information.

The National GEM Consortium invests in a competitive American workforce by supporting high-caliber students looking to pursue Master’s and Doctoral degrees in applied science and engineering, and matches their specific skills to the technical needs of GEM employer members. Through the fellowship, students receive full financial support and a paid internship. The program has received a Presidential Award for its impact in STEM and has produced over 5000 leaders in STEM. The University of Southern California-Viterbi School of Engineering has a long standing partnership GEM that aims to assist this dynamic organization in meeting these goals. Viterbi recipients of the GEM Fellowship are some of the nations top performing students in math, science, and engineering.

USC Viterbi's GEM Program Eligibility

Citizenship:

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.

Master's Program Requirements:

Must be entering an engineering or computer science program.
Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.4/4.0.
Must contractually agree to intern for two summers with a sponsoring GEM Employer, beginning the Summer after sponsorship.
If selected, candidates may be required to submit additional information.

PhD Program Requirements:

Must be a senior, master's student, or graduate of an accredited engineering, computer science, math, or hard science program and entering an engineering or computer science doctoral program.
Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0/4.0.
Must contractually agree to intern with a GEM Employer member the Summer immediately after sponsorship.

Deadline:

Apply via The National GEM Consortium website by the second Friday in November.

Program	Name of Scholarship	Additional Information
Any Master's program from the Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering	Astani Graduate Scholars Program	The Astani Graduate Scholars Program is a merit-based fellowship for exceptional Master’s students in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, offering both financial support and funded positions to work on academic research or industry-sponsored projects. Scholars gain valuable professional experience and connect closely with faculty, industry leaders, and alumni through exclusive networking and development opportunities. Award Amount: $7,500/semester stipend for up to four semesters of the Master’s program, plus a partial tuition scholarship. Eligibility: Must be a new full-time, residential (on-campus) Master’s student in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (admitted into a CEE Master’s program). How to Apply: To be considered for the Fall 2026 cohort, complete the Astani Graduate Scholars application by January 15. Submit the online Graduate Application for Admission and all required materials by December 15 for consideration of all other scholarship opportunities.
Any Master's program from the Astani Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering	CEE Merit Scholarship	Award Amount: Five scholarships covering 50% of tuition will be awarded in Fall 2026: two for MS Civil Engineering – Structural Engineering and three for any other CEE Master’s program. Eligibility: Must be a new, full-time, residential (on-campus) Master’s student. Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). The Structural Engineering scholarship is open to US citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. or its territories only; the other CEE Master’s scholarships are open to both US and international students. How to Apply: Submit the online Graduate Application for Admission and all required materials by December 15.
MS in Environmental Engineering, MS in Electrical Engineering	Frederick Angus Gross Endowed Scholarship	- Focus on water purification and sustainability in MS program

Supporting the USC Viterbi School of Engineering’s vision and commitment to creating sustainable energy supply systems, Chevron Corporation is awarding competitive fellowships to outstanding incoming Master’s students.

Award Amount: $25,000 (paid over multiple years) and continual contact with Chevron executives, with opportunities for future internships and employment
Eligibility:Must be a new or PDP (progressive degree program), full-time, residential (on-campus) Master’s student. Two scholarships awarded to students in the MS in Petroleum Engineering (Smart Oilfield Technologies), and one to a student in either the MS in Chemical Engineering, MS in Materials Science or MS in Materials Engineering (two elective courses in Petroleum Engineering must be taken).
Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.3 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its territories.
How to Apply: Submit the online Graduate Application for Admission, scanned transcripts, and all required test scores and supplemental materials by December 15.
Statement of Purpose may be required for students who are selected as finalists

This scholarship is available to students who have been admitted to the Master of Science in Health Systems Management.

Award Amount: $10,000-$50,000 in total towards the tuition and fees while enrolled in the program.
Eligibility: Students that reside in the United States who intend to apply their knowledge toward the benefit of US hospitals and healthcare providers. Financial need will be considered.
How to Apply: Submit the online Graduate Application for Admission, scanned transcripts, and all required test scores and supplemental materials by scholarship deadline date. If selected as a candidate, you will be notified via email.

ISI welcomes enthusiastic, qualified graduate students and highly talented undergraduates as paid interns in our Marina del Rey, California and Arlington, Virginia offices. Interns are able to join in groundbreaking research in lively, intellectually stimulating environs. They work on specific projects with our senior research leaders and their teams, have the opportunity to attend lectures and study groups, and may also mentor others.

Award Amount: Varies
Eligibility:Must be an on-campus, full-time student (U.S. citizen or International)
Most internships are awarded to CS or EE majors, but students from other engineering disciplines may be considered if they are appropriate for a specific position
How to Apply: For more details and to apply, visit the ISI SIP page.

The Active Duty Scholarship is merit-based scholarship for outstanding U.S. active duty military applicants serving full-time within any of the U.S. military branches who are pursuing a master’s or graduate certificate program online via DEN@Viterbi or on USC’s campus. Scholarship recipients must receive partial, or no, military funding and/or tuition reimbursement funds from their employer. Awards are partial scholarships ranging from $5,000 - $20,000 of tuition.

Please see the Active Duty Scholarship for full details on qualifications, instructions and the application.

Fall 2026 DEN@Viterbi Scholarship Application Deadline: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 23:59pm PT

DEN@VITERBI STUDENTS

The DEN@Viterbi Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship for outstanding students pursuing a master’s program online via DEN@Viterbi while pursuing full-time employment. Scholarship recipients must pursue their entire program online via DEN@Viterbi and receive partial, or no, tuition reimbursement funds from their employer. Awards are partial scholarships ranging from 1-4 units of tuition.

Please see the DEN@Viterbi Scholarship for full details on qualifications, instructions and the application.

Fall 2026 DEN@Viterbi Scholarship Application Deadline: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 11:59pm PT

This scholarship is available to students who have been admitted to the Master of Science in Health Systems Management.

Award Amount: $10,000-$50,000 in total towards the tuition and fees while enrolled in the program.
Eligibility: Students that reside in the United States who intend to apply their knowledge toward the benefit of US hospitals and healthcare providers. Financial need will be considered.
How to Apply: Submit the online Graduate Application for Admission and your scanned transcripts by scholarship deadline date. All other supplemental materials required for the program(s) to which you are applying, such as Letters of Recommendation, must be submitted by the application deadline date. If selected as a candidate, you will be notified via email.

Please see the Active Duty Scholarship for full details on qualifications, instructions and the application.

Fall 2026 DEN@Viterbi Scholarship Application Deadline: Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 23:59pm PT

Alumni of Viterbi Master’s programs earned via DEN@Viterbi who return to complete a second Master’s degree are eligible for this program which enables them to:

Waive the Graduate Application Fee
Waive the GRE requirement (we will use your previous scores)
Transfer one applicable course from your previous USC Master’s degree
By maintaining a 3.0 GPA throughout the program, students will be eligible for the Dean’s Alumni Fellowship of 3 units to be awarded their final semester

Please complete the Viterbi Squared Interest Form before submitting your application for admission or applying for Limited student status.

ADDITIONAL FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

USC Academic & International Fellowships

Competitive international and national fellowships can be an incredible way to enhance your knowledge in your area of study, while also giving you a competitive edge on any graduate programs you may apply to in the future. Although there are numerous academic fellowships available, those described on the site are among the most recognized and substantial awards. Fellowships are available to support research, study at a foreign university, teach English or take part in an internship abroad. We support a variety of programs for undergraduate and graduate students.

Topping Scholarship

The purpose of the Norman Topping Student Aid Fund is to assist U.S. citizen/permanent resident students with high financial need who demonstrate an extraordinary level of community awareness in their pursuit of higher education at USC. First-generation college students and local area applicants are given primary consideration in the scholarship selection process. However, please note that the scholarship is not limited to these populations.

Town & Gown Scholarships

Town and Gown of USC is proud to offer over 175 merit based scholarships – totaling close to $1,300,000 – to deserving incoming freshmen and current undergraduate, and graduate students.

USC Schoen Family Scholarship Program for Veterans

The Schoen Family Scholarship Program for Veterans provides scholarships for full-time undergraduate and graduate engineering, business, and medical students who have received an honorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces and served a minimum of three years of continuous, full-time, active duty since 2003.

Who is Eligible

Incoming and continuing undergraduate and graduate students in the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, the Marshall School of Business, or the Keck School of Medicine. Includes transfer students from an accredited community college or other 4-year institution. Must be admitted and enrolled immediately in engineering, business, or medical school courses on a full-time basis.
All candidates must have received an honorable discharge from the US Armed Forces and served a minimum of three years, continuous, full-time, active duty since 2003.

How to Apply

Newly admitted and continuing engineering students must submit the following information for scholarship consideration:

current resume
proof of honorable discharge
summary of active duty deployment

Scholarship Application Check List

Complete the USC Viterbi Graduate Application Process
Review the application full details and complete the application on The Schoen Family Scholarship Program for Veterans page.

Fulbright

- Available to students in multiple countries
- The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals and artists from abroad to study and conduct research in the United States.
- The Fulbright Foreign Student Program operates in more than 155 countries worldwide. Approximately 4,000 foreign students receive Fulbright scholarships each year.
- The Fulbright Program for Foreign Students is administered by binational Fulbright Commissions/Foundations or U.S. Embassies.

Program eligibility and selection procedures vary widely by country.

Program Application

Published on November 1st, 2019Last updated on January 15th, 2026