Scholarships

USC’s Master of Science in Nursing-Family Nurse Practitioner students are able to utilize loans and scholarships to fund their education. Loans are administered by the USC Financial Aid Office. Through the USC Financial Aid Office, you can find more information about Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness and the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.

Nursing Industry Scholarships

American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 to $3,000
Description: This is for master’s in nursing students. Eligibility varies according to award, though all require applicants to be nurse practitioners, AANP members and U.S. citizens.

The Nurses’ Float Scholarship Fund Graduate
Amount: $5,000
Description: This scholarship is for BSN to MSN students. A 3.0 GPA is required.

University Scholarships and Fellowships

Many USC-affiliated organizations offer competitive scholarships to qualifying students who demonstrate merit, financial need, and campus and community involvement.

• Norman Topping Student Aid Fund
• USC Asian Pacific Alumni Association Scholarship
• USC Black Alumni Association Scholarship
• USC Lambda LGBT Alumni Association Scholarship
• USC Latino Alumni Association Scholarship
• USC Graduate School Scholarship Opportunities
• Town and Gown Scholarships
• University Staff Club Graduate Scholarships

Professional Organization and Foundation Resources

This is a partial listing of scholarship funds available to social work and graduate-level students, some of which promote community building, social justice and other social work-related ideas.

• American Association of University Women
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• The Point Foundation

Additional Resources