BAA SCHOLARSHIP - APPLICATION
(Please read the letter below and scroll to the bottom of this page to apply for the USC BAA Scholarship)

Dear Student:

The USC Black Alumni Association (USC BAA) is offering scholarships to USC undergraduate, graduate, and accepted transfer students who exemplify a strong commitment to, sound identification with, and a long-standing history of demonstrating a contribution to, the African-American community. Recipients will be selected on the basis of academic and personal merit, and demonstrated involvement within the African-American community. The scholarship will be awarded based upon eligibility for financial aid and merit. In special situations, awards may be made based upon merit alone. Scholarships range from $500.00 to $3,000.00.

Eligibility
Applicants for awards must be current or continuing USC and/or transfer students. They must be planning to enroll in full-time, undergraduate or graduate courses of study at eligible institutions. The minimum cumulative grade point average (G.P.A.) for this scholarship is 2.5. The undergraduate or graduate student must be in good standing with the University Registrar Office.

Transfer students will be reviewed and selected after they have been admitted.

Effective for beginning Fall 2009: Incoming Freshman applicants will also be considered for the scholarship upon verification of admission to USC for the 2009-2010 school year.

Ineligible
Trustee Scholars and/or students receiving full tuition remission* are not eligible. Only students currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate or graduate program are eligible. *

PERSONAL STATEMENT
Please submit a personal statement. This statement is a key element of your application. Your statement must be typed, double spaced, and a maximum of two (2) pages in length. Your statement should include an overview of who you are as well as your experiences that will enable the USC BAA Scholarship Committee to evaluate your eligibility for this award. As a suggestion, you may want to focus upon addressing the following topics in your personal statement:

• Your goals (academic, personal, professional)
• Extra-curricular activities and volunteer involvement
• A summary of your personal background and circumstances
  What impact this scholarship will have on your USC experience
  Additional information about yourself not stated in the application

CHECKLIST:

• USC Registration Confirmation (Original or On-Line Copy USC Continuing Students only)
• USC Unofficial Transcripts from the Registration Office, including Fall 2008 (there is a fee for this request) for currently enrolled students
• A copy of your parent's/parents' 2008 Federal Tax Return OR Your Personal 2008 Federal Tax Return, if your parent/parents did not claim you as a dependent on their tax return.
• International students who do not have either a FAFSA or tax return must provide some evidence and/or description of financial need.
• 2009-2010 FAFSA
• Cumulative GPA must be 2.5 or higher (No Exceptions)
• Personal Statement (Maximum of two (2) pages in length, typed, double spaced)
• Résumé/Description of Additional Activities (optional)
• You must complete your USC Financial Aid Application by March 2, 2009 regardless of your financial status

Your personal statement, registration confirmation, unofficial transcripts, 2008 tax returns and 2009-2010 FAFSA form, and any correspondence should be placed in a sealed envelope and delivered to:

OFFICE OF BLACK ALUMNI PROGRAMS
ATTN: BAA SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
635 CHILDS WAY, WIDNEY ALUMNI HOUSE
LOS ANGELES, CA 90089-0461

USC BAA Scholarship Applications Will Be Accepted On-line Only
Faxed and E-mailed Applications Will Not Be Accepted

If there are any questions, please call the USC Office of Black Alumni Programs at (213) 740-8342.
We wish you the best in your educational goals and endeavors. Please do not hesitate to call or visit the USC Office of Black Alumni Programs located in the Widney Alumni House at 635 Childs Way, Los Angeles, CA 90089-0461.

Sincerely,

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