Category Archives: Scholarships, Fellowships

Deadline to apply for CBO’s 2022 Summer Internship Program is FEBRUARY 28, 2022

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Less than a week is left for students to submit an application to CBO’s 2022 Summer Internship Program. This is a unique paid program that allows master’s and Ph.D. students to obtain real-life experience in policymaking and the federal budget process. We seek students pursuing degrees in economics, public policy, public affairs, health policy, finance, and other quantitative fields. Students should submit a cover letter indicating their skills for and interest in an internship, a resume, an unofficial copy of transcripts (first-year graduate students MUST also submit an unofficial copy of their undergraduate transcripts), and contact information for 2 references (preferably an employment and academic) at www.cbo.gov/careers no later than Monday, February 28 EST. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

 

I have attached a brief overview of the available projects this year. Students can indicate any interest in their cover letter. If an application as already been submitted and they would like to demonstrate an interest in the certain project(s), the letter can be updated by logging back into their account at www.cbo.gov/careers.  Please do not email us with this information.

 

CBO can consider US citizens and non-citizens

who are permanent residents of the US seeking citizenship. We do not sponsor.

We look forward to the opportunity to consider your students.

 

Thank you for your assistance in spreading the word.

 

Sincerely,

Annita Gulati, HR Specialist

Congressional Budget Office

www.cbo.gov/careers

careers@cbo.gov

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Town and Gown of USC Scholarship

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Town and Gown of USC are proud to offer approximately 170 merit-based scholarships totaling $1,700,000 to deserving incoming freshmen, current undergraduate, and graduate students.

Scholarships of up to $10,000 are awarded annually and are for tuition only. Qualified applicants must meet all eligibility requirements listed below. Please note an in-person interview is a prerequisite for scholarship consideration.

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Town and Gown of USC Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Scholarships are for tuition only. Tuition remission disqualifies an applicant for a Town and Gown of USC Scholarship award. Please review the eligibility requirements before completing an application. Applicants are required to:

  • Demonstrate academic strengths, leadership, and community involvement.
  • Be a citizen of the United States.
  • Be a permanent resident of Southern California (area defined from the Kern County border to the California/Mexico border).
  • Be unrelated to any member of Town and Gown of USC who is currently actively involved in the selection and funding of scholarships at the time of the scholarship application.
  • Not be a current member of Town and Gown of USC.
  • Not be receiving tuition remission, i.e., a Trustee Scholarship (full-tuition), Presidential Scholarship (half-tuition), or any other combination of scholarships totaling 50% of tuition.
  • Be a full-time student. Undergraduate students must complete 12 to 18 units per semester and achieve degree completion within 4 years, unless in a 5-year program such as Architecture. Graduate students must complete 8 or more units per semester in a Master’s program and 6 or more units per semester in a Doctoral program and be considered full-time by the graduate program. Students working on dissertations do not qualify for scholarships.
  • To maintain the scholarship, Town and Gown of USC scholars must be full-time students as defined by their program and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Additional requirements apply and are detailed in the scholarship contract.

Categories of Applicants

Incoming Freshmen: Incoming freshmen must have taken the most demanding curriculum and achieved the highest academic levels during their high school careers. SAT and ACT scores must fall in the top 2% to 3% of students nationwide. Due to COVID-19, T&GUSC will follow the university’s admissions policy regarding test score submission. Applicants may choose whether to share their test scores or not. Applicants will not be at a disadvantage if they have not taken the SAT or ACT or have chosen not to share the scores. If students choose to submit their scores, T&GUSC will take them into consideration.

The recommended un-weighted GPA is 3.8. Leadership, community involvement, and activities are considered in the award process.

Current Undergraduate Students: Current USC undergraduate student applicants and transfer students who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.4 are eligible for a scholarship. Leadership, community involvement, and activities are considered in the award process.

Incoming Graduate Students: Students applying for Graduate School who have a GPA of 3.4 or higher are eligible for a scholarship. Leadership, community involvement, and activities are considered in the award process. The applicant must meet all Town and Gown of USC Scholarship eligibility requirements.

Current Graduate Students: Current USC graduate students who have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.4 are eligible. Leadership, community involvement, and activities are considered in the award process.

Current or past undergraduate Town and Gown of USC Scholarship recipients must reapply for a Progressive or Graduate Scholarship.

How do I determine if I am a Permanent Resident of Southern California?

If you are an undergraduate student, you must have graduated from a Southern California high school or equivalent.

Students who have completed 4 years as an undergraduate student at USC also qualify.

If you are a graduate student age 24 or younger, we require one of the following: 4 years of residency documented by a Southern California high school diploma or equivalent, 4 years of undergraduate study at USC, or employer verification.

If you are a graduate student age 25 or older, we require one of the following: 5 years of residency documented by a degree, diploma, or professional certificate from an accredited institution in California; undergraduate degree from USC; or employer verification.

Applications for the 2022-2023 academic year will be accepted between
August 1, 2021 and December 1, 2021.

Successful candidates will be notified of their scholarship by July, 2022.

Questions: Direct any questions regarding the Town and Gown of USC scholarship process not answered above to: scholarship@townandgownofusc.org.

USC 2021-22 Sustainability Internship

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USC 2021-22 Sustainability Internship

Join the USC Team to develop Sustainability Guidelines and contribute to a sustainable future for the USC campus! The academic year 2021-22 paid internship aims to provide an opportunity for students to participate in campus operations and provide student experiential learning around sustainability themes in partnership with the Faculty, Office of Sustainability, and the Office of Facilities, Planning, and Management. The internship is open to students of all majors and classes. Applications are due by September 27th, 2021. Link to apply: Apply here! More info at: https://tinyurl.com/SustainabilityIntern.

 

 

International Students with Financial Need Can Apply for COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Funds

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On May 14, the Department of Education issued a final rule stating that international students are now eligible to receive funding for emergency grants offered by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSAA or HEERF II), and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA or HEERF III).

These financial aid grants will be provided to students with exceptional need. Students must have been enrolled in spring 2021 to be eligible for funding. The deadline to apply is June 11, 2021 and the application is available on Scholarship Universe.

For more information go to the USC Support Funds website.

TAships Available in Gender and Sexuality Studies for 2021-2022

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Dear Graduate Students,

The Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies invites applications for the following TAships during the 2021-2022 academic year.

FALL 2021
• Three 50% TAships are available for the course, SWMS 210, Social Analysis of Gender, which will be taught by Prof. Christina Belcher.
• Three 50% TAships are available for the course, SWMS 219, Introduction to Feminist Theory, which will be taught by Prof. Diana Blaine.

SPRING 2022
• Three 50% TAships are available for the course, SWMS 212, Introduction to Gender and Sexuality: American Perspectives, which will be taught by Prof. Diana Blaine.
• Three 50% TAships are available for the course, SWMS 221, Introduction to Queer Theory, which will be taught by Prof. Jeanne Vaccaro.

Ideally, six students would be hired for full-year appointments.

Interested graduate students (PhD candidates only) should email the following materials in PDF format to Jeanne Weiss in Gender and Sexuality Studies (jeannew@usc.edu).
–Cover letter
–CV
–Two letters of recommendation

Deadline for submission of materials is 12:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021.

Questions? Please contact Jeanne Weiss in the USC Dornsife Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies: jeannew@usc.edu

$1,000 USC Staff Club Scholarship

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THE UNIVERSITY STAFF CLUB

2020-2021 GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

 TO THE UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY:

 

The University Staff Club is soliciting applications for the 2020-2021 academic year.

All students who preferably, have an undergraduate degree from USC, (but not limited to) and are currently enrolled in a USC graduate program, and will be a graduate student in Spring 2021, are eligible for one of the fifteen (15) $1000 scholarships. Criteria for selection include financial need, activities, academic record service, and future goals.

Recipients of the 2020-2021 scholarships will be named on the USC Staff Club website https://staffclub.usc.edu/

Previous recipients of the Staff Club scholarship will not be considered.

Send questions to staffclub@usc.edu

Apply at https://form.jotform.com/202958612258158

 

Applications accepted Friday December 11, 2020.

Deadline to apply is Friday December 18, by 3:00 P.M.

 

No applications will be accepted

after December 18, 3:00 P.M.

 No Exceptions!

 

6th Annual Research & Fellowships Week 11/2-11/6

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You are invited to the 6th Annual Research and Fellowships Week happening on November 2–November 6, 2020, hosted by Academic Honors and Fellowships, the Graduate School, and the Office of Postdoctoral Affairs. The goal of the week is to discuss opportunities that support research, graduate study, language learning, teaching, and internships within the U.S. and abroad!

Open to students of all academic levels, staff, and faculty, attendees participate in interactive panels and workshops to explore USC programs and external post-graduate possibilities.

View the 2020 Research and Fellowships Week Schedule and RSVP at https://ahf.usc.edu/rfw

If you have questions, please email ahfstaff@usc.edu

 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Sincerely,
Academic Honors and Fellowships
Office of Undergraduate Programs

The Reimagine Challenge 2020

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MEMORANDUM

To: USC Students
From: Elizabeth A. Graddy
Executive Vice Provost
 
Date: August 28, 2020
 
Subject:   New Scholarship Opportunity

I want to let you know about an exciting scholarship opportunity announced recently through the philanthropic initiative Schmidt Futures. The Reimagine Challenge 2020 calls on college and university students to imagine what is possible during this unique time in our history.

Interested students will be required to submit a short, written project proposal that addresses one of two topics:

  • Sparking a Global Movement

What is one concrete way that you could motivate one million people to work together to make the world meaningfully better within ten years? What would you do, what would be the key steps to grow an effective massive action, and why would this have significant impact? Why should we have confidence that you will succeed and how would we know that you had succeeded?

 

  • Community Impact from COVID-19

What is the most surprising or unusual insight you have had about your community in the wake of the pandemic? Given this insight, what is the most important concrete action that you and a growing group of others could take to help your community or country better respond to changes resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic? How would you and we know you had succeeded?

Up to 20 final entries will be selected as winners to be published in an online anthology and up to $1 million will be awarded in scholarships and prizes. Each winning author will receive up to $25,000 in scholarships, as well as garnering an additional $25,000 award to our university.

We hope you will consider this opportunity to engage with your peers on innovative solutions to some of our world’s greatest challenges as we move forward during this crucial moment in history.

For more information please visit https://www.reimaginepod.org/challenge.

The Engelstad Foundation Scholarship for Veterans

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The Engelstad Foundation Scholarship for Veterans was recently established at USC because of a generous gift from the Engelstad Family Foundation. This is the first central gift that gives scholarships to student veterans from all schools within the University.

 

Eligibility:

Undergraduate and graduate student veterans are both eligible. Preference will go first towards undergraduate student veterans, with need, completing bachelor degrees, who:

  • Have exhausted all of their VA benefits prior to USC or while at USC
  • Will exhaust their benefits while at USC and will have remaining need
  • Have a less than 100% eligibility for their VA benefits
  • Have a less than 100% GI Bill that makes them ineligible for Yellow Ribbon scholarships

We welcome you to apply for the 2020-2021 year. This scholarship is an ongoing award, which is why we are asking for your academic plan. We’d like to give you continued support as an Engelstad Foundation Scholar while you are a student at USC.

Please answer the supplementary questions and upload:

  • Your VA ebenefits remaining (you can access them from https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/)
  • Your academic plan (that you and your academic advisor have agreed upon)

For the Fall 2020 term, please apply ASAP. We also welcome applications for the Spring 2021 term.

Note: If you are being considered for this award, you will be required to apply for financial aid if you haven’t done so already. This is one of the conditions of the scholarship.

 

Please instruct your students to go to https://usc.academicworks.com/opportunities/13675 and “Sign In” to complete application. 

Please direct questions to military@usc.edu.