Most students in the Ph.D. program are funded by School and University sources or by outside sponsors.
Government loans are also available to domestic students.
The following are examples of scholarships awarded each year to doctoral students at the School of Policy, Planning, and Development. Asian Pacific American Support Group Scholarship - Applications for this scholarship are due in March. Ebonics - These scholarships are available to continuing USC students. Graduate Fellowships for Continuing Graduate Students - Anna Bing Arnold Fellowships, Beaumont Fellowships, Stauffer Student Fellowships, and Oakley Fellowships are available to students working toward advanced degrees through the Graduate School. Each year one or more of our entering students have won this award.