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 MASTER’S STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIP DECISIONS ARE MADE SEPARATELY FROM ADMISSION DECISIONS.
- Award Amount: $5000-$20,000
- 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.
SCHOLARSHIP DECISIONS ARE SEPARATE FROM ADMIT DECISIONS.
- Award Amount: $5000-$20,000 tuition dollars
- Eligibility: Aimed at students with demonstrated leadership potential. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident 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.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC
Program | Name of Scholarship | Additional Information |
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MS in Petroleum Engineering (Smart Oilfield Technologies), MS in Chemical Engineering, MS in Materials Science, MS in Materials Engineering | Chevron-USC Partnership Fellowship | -Award Amount: $25,000 -Must be a new or PDP (progressive degree program), full-time, residential (on-campus) Master's student. -Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its territories. |
MS in Electrical Engineering | John Choma Memorial Fellowship | |
MS in Environmental Engineering, MS in Electrical Engineering | Frederick Angus Gross Endowed Scholarship | - Focus on water purification and sustainability in MS program |
MS | Fuscoe Engineering Fellowship | -Viterbi Master's student with an outstanding GPA -Preference will be given to students pursuing a Civil Engineering degree |
MS in Chemical Engineering, MS in Materials Science | R Phillip Hammond Endowed Engineering Award | -Student interests and capabilities are strongly interdisciplinary -Students who express interest to better the human condition through innovative applications of science and technology preferred |
MS in Petroleum Engineering | Handy Scholarship | |
MS in Biomedical Engineering | Theodore E. Posch Biomedical Engineering Fellowship | Preference will be given to students with interests in applying engineering science or technology to the study of the nervous system or signal processing in biological systems |
MS in Petroleum Engineering | Robert Schaaf Graduate Fellowship | Preference will be given to students with a strong GPA, financial need, and demonstrated leadership qualities |
MS in Civil Engineering, MS in Structural Engineering | David Wilson Endowed Fellowship | Must be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. or its territories |
MS in Petroleum Engineering | Homer O. Woodruff Petroleum Engineering Fellowship |
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
The USC-Meta Center for Research and Education in AI and Learning awards competitive fellowships to outstanding incoming Master’s students who have a strong interest in AI and Machine Learning.
- Award Amount: Varies, may cover up to the full amount of tuition and fees as determined by the scholarship committee
- Eligibility: Must be a new or PDP (progressive degree program), full-time, residential (on-campus) Master’s student within the Electrical and Computer Engineering or Industrial and Systems Engineering departments at USC, with a strong interest in AI algorithms and systems. 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. Potential awardees are selected by a faculty committee from the pool of eligible admitted students. Video interview and Statement of Purpose may be required for students who are selected as finalists
- Additional opportunities: USC-Meta Fellows will have the opportunity to participate in bi-annual Center workshops, research projects, mentoring options with USC faculty and senior PhD students, and regular industry interactions
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 Viterbi Admission and Student Engagement office is pleased to offer a merit based scholarships for Viterbi Master’s students who were admitted to their Master’s via the Viterbi Progressive Degree Program (PDP). Submit the application form and review additional information on the PDP Scholarship Application 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 2025 DEN@Viterbi Scholarship Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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 2025 DEN@Viterbi Scholarship Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 23:59pm 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.
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 2025 DEN@Viterbi Scholarship Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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.
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 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.
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- 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.
EXTERNAL FUNDING
Provider: The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS)
Award: $2,000 (Two scholarships Awarded Annually)
Eligibility: Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in metallurgical or materials science and engineering, or closely related fields involving superalloy technologies.
Application Deadline: March 15 (annually). How to Apply: Submit an application through the TMS portal.
Provider: SME Education Foundation (SMEEF)
Award: Varies; supports undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering and manufacturing.
Eligibility: Students pursuing degrees in manufacturing or engineering; graduate students included.
Application Deadline: November 1 – February 1 (for 2025–2026 cycle)
How to Apply: Apply via the SMEEF online portal.
Provider: Society of Women Engineers (SWE)
Award: Amounts vary; over $1,000,000 awarded across 260+ scholarships in 2020.
Eligibility: Women and individuals identifying as female pursuing ABET-accredited undergraduate or graduate engineering or computer science degrees.
Application Status: Currently closed; check back for next cycle.
Provider: Café Bustelo & HACU
Award: $5,000 (25 awards annually)
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate or graduate students at HACU-member institutions who are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or authorized to work in the U.S.
Deadline: June 30 at 5 PM CT
How to Apply: Submit an 800-word essay on how your Latino heritage and community have influenced your educational goals and how you plan to give back. Apply Here
Provider: Lime Connect & BMO Capital Markets
Award: $10,000 (U.S. recipients)
Eligibility: Students with disabilities pursuing higher education in the U.S.
Application Status: Currently closed
Provider: Taco Bell Foundation
Award: $5,000 – $25,000
Eligibility: Students aged 16–26 enrolled in post-secondary or graduate education in the U.S.
How to Apply: Submit a video sharing your passion and how it’s making a difference in your life and community.
Application Status: Closed; reopens annually
Provider: NAACP
Award: $2,000
Eligibility: Black/African American students under age 25 who are NAACP members, enrolled full-time, and have a GPA of 3.0+
Application Status: Closed; reopens annually
Provider: American Nuclear Society (ANS)
Award: $3,000 – $5,000 (graduate level)
Eligibility: ANS student members enrolled in nuclear science or engineering degree programs in the U.S.
Application Period: November 1 – February 1
Provider: The Construction Association (AGC)
Award: $3,750/year, up to $7,500 total
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in construction-related master’s or doctoral programs at ABET or ACCE-accredited institutions. Must have at least one academic year remaining.
Application Opens: July 1, 2025 (for 2026–2027 academic year)
Provider: American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
Award: Varies
Eligibility: ASME student members enrolled in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET), or closely related programs. Must take at least 25% of courses from the ME department.
Provider: American Association of University Women (AAUW)
Award: $20,000 for one academic year
Eligibility: Non-U.S. citizen women pursuing their first graduate degree full-time in the U.S.
Deadline: Mid-September to mid-November
Provider: EEFA
Award: Varies; $55,000 total distributed annually
Eligibility: Students pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degrees in engineering at ABET-accredited institutions.
Provider: American Society for Engineering Management (ASEM)
Award: $500
Eligibility: Graduate students in engineering management or technology management. Must be ASEM members, enrolled full-time, with at least one year until graduation and a GPA of 3.5+ (graduate students).