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USC Trustee Scholarship
Full tuition for four years of undergraduate study
- Funder
- University of Southern California
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Coverage
- Full
About this scholarship
USC's Trustee Scholarship is the university's flagship merit award, covering full tuition for the whole undergraduate degree, and international applicants are considered alongside domestic ones.
There is no separate form — every first-year applicant who completes their application by the early December deadline is assessed automatically.
🗓️ Deadline
Applications must be complete by the early December deadline for the following autumn
Award cycles shift year to year. Confirm the current deadline on the official site before you plan around it.
Eligibility
- Applying for first-year undergraduate admission to USC
- Completing the full application by the early December scholarship deadline
- An outstanding academic record with evidence of leadership and service
- Open to applicants of any nationality
- Shortlisted candidates are usually invited to interview
How to apply
- Submit the Common Application to USC by the early December deadline
- Include all supporting materials — a late component removes you from consideration
- Prepare for a scholarship interview in the spring if shortlisted
- Apply separately for need-based aid if relevant
- Ask your Tutopiya counsellor to plan the December timeline carefully
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USC Trustee Scholarship: your questions, answered
What does the USC Trustee Scholarship cover?
Full tuition for four years of undergraduate study. USC's Trustee Scholarship is the university's flagship merit award, covering full tuition for the whole undergraduate degree, and international applicants are considered alongside domestic ones.
Who is eligible for the USC Trustee Scholarship?
Core requirements are: Applying for first-year undergraduate admission to USC; Completing the full application by the early December scholarship deadline; An outstanding academic record with evidence of leadership and service; Open to applicants of any nationality; Shortlisted candidates are usually invited to interview. Eligibility rules are set by the funder and can change each cycle, so confirm on the official site before applying.
When is the USC Trustee Scholarship deadline?
Applications must be complete by the early December deadline for the following autumn. Because award cycles shift year to year, always check the official programme website for the current date.
What does the placement service cost?
A flat SGD 50, billed as two monthly instalments of SGD 25. That covers everything: counselling, university matching, application support and guidance right up to your offer. There are no hidden extras, no agent fees and no commission on your tuition, because our counselling is funded by our university partners, the SGD 50 only covers administration. Separately, you pay the university’s own tuition or semester fees directly to the university after you accept your offer.
What exactly do you help with?
Everything from start to finish: understanding your options, shortlisting the right programme, preparing your application and personal statement, submitting to the university, and guiding you through the offer, enrolment and visa paperwork, all with a dedicated counsellor.
Which universities can you place me into?
We place students into a range of UK and international universities, and we shortlist the best-fit options for your grades, budget and goals rather than pushing a single school. On some pages we run dedicated SGD 50 placement drives for a specific partner university, and we are always adding more partners. Tell us your goals and your counsellor will map out your options.