Astani Graduate Scholars Program

The Sonny Astani Graduate Scholars’ program seeks to recruit academically strong candidates into our Master’s programs. This merit-based honor offers recipients funded positions to engage with academic research labs or industry-sponsored projects depending on Scholar preference. Additionally, Scholars will have intimate opportunities to interact with faculty, industry professionals, and alumni through exclusive networking opportunities, alumni events, and professional development seminars. Scholars will also receive priority consideration for a variety of other opportunities, if desired. To learn more about the program, visit our website




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CAS ID is provided after you start your USC graduate application. This will help us expedite the processing of your application.
Please note this is not the same as the 10-digit USC ID.

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