In addition to loan and work study programs administered by the USC Financial Aid Office, graduate students may explore the following sources:
School of Social Work Scholarships
The USC School of Social Work offers supplemental financial assistance to students whose financial need cannot be adequately met through need-based loans. Scholarship awards vary based on need and academic merit. Eligibility requirements: 8 or more units per semester and a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Scholarship Application
University Scholarships and Fellowships
Many USC-affiliated organizations offer competitive scholarships to qualifying students who demonstrate merit, financial need and campus and community involvement.
• USC Scholarships and Fellowships (Partial listing)
Professional Organization and Foundation Resources
This is a partial listing of scholarship funds that promote community building, social justice and other social work-related ideas.
• American Association of University Women
• American Society on Aging
• American Board of Examiners in Clinical Social Work
• Association for Gerontology in Higher Education
• Council on Social Work Education
• Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• National Association of Black Social Workers
• National Association of Social Workers Foundation
• The Point Foundation
• The Sister’s Economic and Social Justice Scholarship Fund
In addition, you should consult additional financial aid sources through local libraries, online search engines, federal agencies, private foundations and organizations. You can start with the USC Financial Aid Office's listing of grants and scholarships.
