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USC Rossier School of Education

City Year is proud to partner with the USC Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California, a leading institution dedicated to advancing education through research, innovation, and a commitment to urban and global education.

 

$15,000-$30,000 Scholarship:

The University of Southern California Rossier School of Education considers City Year AmeriCorps members, alumni, and staff for a merit-based tuition scholarship between $15,000-$30,000. Applications are accepted for the following programs: The Summer cohort for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) , Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy , Master of Education in School Counseling , Master of Education in Education Counseling , and the Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration & Student Affairs .

Additional benefits:

  • Application fee waiver

Eligible Programs:

  • Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) – Multiple and Single Subject *summer cohort only
  • Master of Science in Marriage & Family Therapy
  • Master of Education in School Counseling
  • Master of Education in Postsecondary Administration & Student Affairs
  • Master of Education in Education Counseling

Why City Year loves USC Rossier:

The is part of the University of Southern California, one of the world’s leading private research universities. Located in the heart of Los Angeles, USC offers ֱ a rich urban environment in which to learn, as well as many international opportunities for research and study. At USC, ֱ come from all 50 states and 110 countries, including more than 5,000 international ֱ each academic year.

At USC Rossier, we work to prepare leaders to achieve educational equity through practice, research and policy. We work to improve learning opportunities and outcomes in urban settings and to address disparities that affect historically marginalized groups. .

To apply

Visit the to learn more about applying.

To access the application fee waiver

To access the application fee waiver:

  1. Send an e-mail to estevanh@rossier.usc.edu. The subject line should say “City Year/AmeriCorps Fee Waiver Request”. The body of your e-mail should include the following:
    • Full Name (needs to match name on USC Rossier application)
    • The name of the program to which you are applying
    • Your City Year Site & City Year graduation year
    • You will receive an email if and when your fee waiver is approved with further instructions. Please do not submit your online application until your fee waiver has been approved. No refunds will be issued post-submission.

Scholarship funding is limited. All applicants are reviewed for merit-based scholarship consideration as part of the admissions process—no separate scholarship application is required. While admission to the program does not guarantee a scholarship, applying earlier may increase your opportunity for scholarship consideration. The scholarship amount is contingent on the program to which members are applying and may vary accordingly. Eligible applicants are awarded based on academic achievement, alignment with the USC Rossier mission, and other selection criteria. Scholarship recipients are notified at the time of admission.

To contact the admissions office

For questions about this partnership, please contact Estevan R. Hernandez, Senior Assistant Director of Admission and Scholarships, at estevanh@rossier.usc.edu

Please note that all admissions and scholarship decisions are made by the educational institution. AmeriCorps members, alums and staff interested in these scholarships must complete the full application process for the institution. Please pay close attention to deadlines and consider beginning work on your applications early in the year.

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