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Academic Honors & Fellowships Office of Undergraduate Programs Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Presentation Overview  Intro to Academic Honors & Fellowships AHF S taff » Mission S tatement » Approach to Advising »  Research and Fellowships 101 Research at US C » US C Honors & Awards » External Fellowships »  Merit S cholars at US C Troj an S cholar S ociety » S cholar S tories » Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

AHF Staff Erica Lovano McCann Andy Jones-Liang Willa Erickson Katie Capra Director Assistant Director Program Assistant Associate Director Contact Us: ahfstaff@usc.edu 213-740-9116 STU 300 Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

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AHF Mission Educate Mentor Advise We are committed to We are charged with We advise Trustee, educating the US C mentoring motivated Presidential, Mork and students and recent S tamps S cholars and community about university awards and alumni in their guide the Troj an nationally competitive pursuit of these S cholar S ociety (TS S ) fellowships. opportunities. student organization to promote a vibrant scholar community. Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

AHF in Action Educate Mentor Advise Develop and facilitate Connect faculty and Create a pipeline of Research and students for intentional opportunities. mentor/ mentee Fellowships Week. Facilitate campus relationships. interview and Provide one-on-one, Encourage peer-to-peer evaluation processes. personalized advising resource sharing and for students. Guide the Troj an feedback circles. S cholar S ociety to Maintain a robust Assist students with promote academic, online resource academic and social, and professional library. professional goal development events for setting. merit scholars. Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Research at USC  We are a top-tier research university! In addition to teaching, most US C faculty also conduct research. » There are over 70 centers for research at US C. » Research is happening in every discipline and through a variety of » methods.  Why do research? Apply knowledge and theory beyond the classroom. » Acquire research, critical thinking, and presentation skills. » Confirm, add too, or challenge existing theory; discover something new! » Cultivate a relationship with a mentor. » Prepare for graduate study and career. » Research is an important part of a student’s personal narrative and a maj or asset when applying for competitive fellowships! Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

What is research? Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

HOW TO Participate in freshman honors curriculum & foundational coursework. Use the US C Experts Directory to discover researchers in your field. Take courses with tenured faculty in a research area of interest. Attend office hours regularly (not j ust before exams). Apply for research funding (Provost, Rose Hills, S URF , S OAR, WIS E, etc.) Explore how research translates internationally through study abroad. Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

USC Awards Leonard D. Schaeffer Fellows in The Queens’ College Cambridge USC Africa Student Fund Government Service USC Exchange Program Academic Achievement Award Warren Bennis Scholars USC Commencement Honors Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

USC Scholar Distinctions Steven & Kathryn Sample Discovery Scholars Global Scholars Renaissance Scholars Honors st udent s engaged Honors st udent s who Honors st udent s pursuing in undergraduate research ext end t heir learning by maj or and minor st udying, working, or or creat ive work wit h combinat ions in widely facult y guidance volunt eering abroad separated fields of st udy Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Fellowships Recognizes Academic excellence » Research experience » Leadership & S ervice » Campus / Community Involvement » Rewards purposeful outcomes Professional development » Extensive research portfolio » Graduate study opportunities » Develop close mentorship with » faculty Global experiences: choose your own » adventure! Financial benefits: they pay YOU! » Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Fellowship Thematic Categories Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

How To Prepare 1 st Y 2 nd Y 2 nd ear 3 rd Y 4 th + Post Grad ear ear ear • Attend annual US C Research Fellowships Week • S elect rigorous academic programs of study • Maintain high GP A • Participate in research on / off campus • Attend office hours and identify faculty mentors • Take active leadership roles in student orgs • Attend resume workshops and mock interviews • S ecure summer research funding • Go on short -term abroad programs • Maymesters & Problems Without Passports Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

How To Prepare 1 st Y 2 nd Y 3 rd Y 4 th + Post Grad ear ear ear • S tudy abroad for a full semester or academic year • Attend annual US C Research & Fellowships Week • S ecure faculty letters of recommendation • S elect rigorous academic programs of study • Attend AHF workshops and advising sessions to • Maintain high GP A prepare for fellowship applications • Participate in research on / off campus • Pursue a senior thesis • Attend office hours and identify faculty mentors • Apply for US C S cholar Distinctions • Take active leadership roles in student orgs • Clarify post-graduate plans for the next 5 years • Attend resume workshops and mock interviews • Identify multiple options (graduate school, j obs) • S ecure summer research funding • Wait patiently for award notifications and • Go on short -term abroad programs celebrate all your accomplishments! • Maymesters & Problems Without Passports Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Applicant Resources  Fellowship Exploration Guide  One-on-one advising sessions  S uccessful essay archives from past winners  Writing workshops with Writing Program faculty  Personal narrative/ application statement review & feedback  Faculty committee interviews  Annual Research and Fellowships Week Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Research & Fellowships Week October 29 – November 2, 2018 Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Susie Phan | Gilman Scholar ‘ 15 – ’ 16 Singapore Alex Melnik | Boren Scholar ‘ 16-’ 17 Indonesia Edwin Saucedo | Schwarzman Scholar ‘ 18 – ‘ 19 Anli Zhang | Critical Language Scholar ‘ 17 Jordan Jordan Kondo | Fulbright Research ‘ 17 – ’ 18 Japan Remaya Campbell | Rotary Global Grant ‘ 18 Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Merit Scholarship Policies Merit Scholars at USC 8 12 - 18 semesters 570 Presidential, Trustee, Mork & S tamps S cholars admitted for 2018 (Top 7% of all admits) ~1900 S cholars on campus across all four years Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

Trojan Scholars Society The Troj an S cholars S ociety (TS S ) brings together Mork, Presidential, S tamps and Trustee S cholars for academic, social, and cultural events. S tudents are encouraged to get involved with TS S ! Academic Honors and Fellowships Undergraduate Programs Office of the Provost

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