USC Black Alumni Association
USC Black Alumni Association Scholarship
The USC Black Alumni Association (BAA) provides partial tuition scholarships to admitted or continuing USC undergraduate and graduate students. Awards are given based on academic and personal merit, financial need, and a demonstrated involvement within the African-American community.
Award
Average $3,000 for undergraduate students and $1,000 for graduate students
Deadline
February 1 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due February 1 – next cycle expected
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- Application effort
- Medium (interview)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students, minimum GPA 2.5
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Who is eligible
- Must be an admitted or continuing USC student
- Undergraduates must be enrolled for full-time coursework
- Graduate students should be enrolled full-time (part-time considered on a case-by-case basis)
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5
- Must exemplify commitment, identification, and demonstrated involvement within the African-American community
- Ineligible: Students receiving tuition remission or Presidential Scholarships
What you'll need
- Submission of FAFSA for financial need analysis
- Interview (for applicants who are advanced to Phase II)
- Recipients must complete volunteer service hours (10 hours per semester for undergraduates, 5 hours per semester for graduates)
- Recipients must attend scheduled BAA Scholar meetings and a mandatory annual conference
How to apply
- Access the Scholarship Universe portal at https://usc.scholarshipuniverse.com/
- Complete and submit the online BAA Scholarship Application between December 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://alumni.usc.edu/baa/scholarships/
- How this listing was added:
- Summarized from alumni.usc.edu
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with USC Black Alumni Association before submitting.
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