USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Partnership with The National GEM Consortium
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.
Meet Current USC GEM Fellows helping to build a diverse Viterbi community, while paving the way for future GEM Fellows!
Program Eligibility
Citizenship:
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Master's Program Requirements:
- Must be a senior, or graduate of an accredited engineering, computer science, math, or hard science program.
- Must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.8/4.0.
- Must contractually agree to intern for two summers with sponsoring GEM Employer, beginning the Summer after sponsorship.
PhD Program Requirements:
- Must be a senior, master's student, or graduate of an accredited engineering, computer science, math, or hard science 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.
GRE:
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering does not require the GRE for any master's programs. Some doctoral programs may require the GRE; please carefully review the requirements for your program of interest.
Questions about the GEM timeline? Please visit the site below for a month-by-month description of the GEM process:
Interested in learning more about the GEM experience? Click the link below to hear from current GEM fellows as they share their journeys:
To learn more about the GEM Fellowship, please contact: legat@usc.edu