Many of our incoming first-year students utilize scholarships to help invest in their USD education. The scholarships listed on this page are available to incoming first-year students.
- Awards are renewable for four years as long as a student maintains minimum grade point average requirements.
- Awards are determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions based on academic performance in grades and course selection as well as demonstrated changemaker qualities.
- First-year applicants will automatically be considered for a merit scholarship upon applying for admission to USD.
- Financial need is not considered in the awarding of merit scholarships.
- Award amount: varies by year and by sport
- Available for most of our NCAA Division I sports
- Contact the Recruiting Coach directly if you are interested in finding out how to qualify. Contact information is available on the Torero Athletics website
- Award amount: $1,200-$10,000
- Please review the Music Scholarships webpage for details on eligibility and application requirements
- Applications are due February 1
- Contact: Emilie Amrein, DMA
- Award amount: $500-$15,000
- The Department of Music offers a wide range of scholarship opportunities. Visit the Music Scholarships webpage for detailed information on the various award types, as well as eligibility and application requirements
- Contact: Ron Shaheen, PhD