Town and Gown of USC Scholarship Application

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Prior to starting your application, please review the following statements below.

• If you encounter any challenges during the application process or have questions, contact Town and Gown of USC via email at scholarship@townandgownofusc.org.
• We will refrain from responding to information discussed here or on the website. To access more information, refer to the website: https://townandgownofusc.org/students/scholarship-information/.
• If you are over the age of 18, we request that you refrain from having your parents reach out to us, as we cannot address their inquiries.

What criteria must I meet to determine my eligibility as a permanent resident in Southern California?

• If you are an undergraduate student, you must have completed your high school education or equivalent in Southern California.
• USC undergraduate students who have completed 4 years are eligible.
• Graduate students 24 years or younger must satisfy one of the following conditions:
  • Establish a four-year residency with a high school diploma or equivalent from a Southern California institution.
  • Completed four-year undergraduate program at USC.
  • Verification letter from your employer in Southern California.
• Graduate students 25 years or older are required to satisfy one of the following criteria:
  • Evidence of five years of residency in Southern California by providing a degree, diploma, or professional certificate from an accredited institution in Southern California.
  • Completed four-year undergraduate program at USC.
  • Verification letter from your employer in Southern California.

What specific educational information is required?

• All applicants are required to submit their high school information and other details depending on the application category.

When does the application period end?

• The deadline for submitting applications is November 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. (PT).
• There are no exceptions to the submission deadline.

What is the timeline for notifying students who have been selected for interviews?

• Applicants selected for interviews will receive notification in early January.

How will I receive notification regarding my status?

• Once your application is complete and submitted, you will receive an on-screen confirmation.
• Email is the method for sending interview invitations and other correspondences.
• It is imperative that you diligently monitor your spam folders to avoid missing any of our communications and deadlines.

What is the proper course of action if I am without a USC ID number?

• If you do not have a USC ID number currently, please leave the field empty.
• If you receive a USC ID prior to submitting your application, please update your application profile accordingly.

As a first semester student at USC, I am currently without a GPA. What course of action should I take?

• Please enter 0.00 as your GPA and we will make an evaluation using your high school unweighted GPA.

I am currently enrolled as a graduate student at USC, taking part in a program that does not use grading. How do I proceed?

• Please leave blank, and we will make an evaluation using your most recent college GPA.

Can I apply for a scholarship prior to receiving my admission decision from USC?

• Yes, you can submit your scholarship application before being admitted to USC.

The following students are eligible to apply for the Town and Gown scholarship:

• Incoming Freshman
• Transfer Undergraduate and Graduate
• Enrolled USC Undergraduate and Graduate