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Mission:
The USC Black Alumni Association (USC BAA) is the primary, philanthropic, non-profit alumni support group to provide scholarships earmarked predominately for low, moderate and middle income USC black students. In addition to tuition assistance, alumni provide career mentorship for each BAA Scholar, to ensure successful graduation and competitive career choices for that student, and to serve as role models for black USC students in general. In the course of volunteer service, the USC BAA is a purposeful network of alumni and supporters who are interested in increasing successful outcomes for the USC black student population, and to acknowledge its achievements and legacies.
Background:
Established in 1976 by the late Rev. Dr. Thomas Kilgore, the USC BAA has provided over two million dollars in scholarships to over two thousand undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Governance for its mission, partnerships and financial decisions is provided by the Executive Director and the BAA Advisory Council.
BAA Scholars are represented in nearly 100% of USC schools, to also include the Keck Medical School, Gould School of Law, and the Ostrow School of Dentistry. The BAA scholarship is awarded based on both financial need and merit considerations. It is applied for and awarded annually. BAA scholarship awards are matched on a 2:1 basis for undergraduate students—where for example, a $500.00 contribution would become a $1500.00 scholarship award. While the matching award is not available for graduate scholarships, the USC BAA is one of the few USC organizations to offer scholarships for graduate level students.
Scholarship awards are only provided through the generosity of donor contributions to our Annual Scholarship Fund, or specific Named Endowments. We highly encourage philanthropy to the worthy cause of supporting a deserving student's education at USC.
Our scholarship funds and endowments are managed by the BAA Advisory Council. Here are links to our Annual Reports:
In addition to providing scholarships, the BAA is an organization that is intentional about networking and opportunities for competitive access for our students and alumni. There is specific programming by BAA Alumni Committees which focuses directly upon workforce success and leadership for future alumni, especially offered through our "Legacy Through Leadership" initiative programs.
Please join us throughout the academic year for our networking mixers, various events and opportunities to get involved with BAA Scholars. Contact us directly at obap@usc.edu or call 213-740-8342 to speak with someone directly about your involvement or becoming a donor.
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