Each year hundreds of undergraduate students at USC conduct original research in the humanities, the physical and life sciences, the social sciences, and the professions. Other students create outstanding original works of art, architectural designs, and musical compositions, or achieve high standards in artistic performance.

To recognize students who excel in the classroom and display the ability to create exceptional new scholarship or artistic works, the University has established the USC Discovery Scholars Program.

Students have the opportunity to earn the Discovery Scholar designation in every major concentration offered at the University. The objective is to honor creativity wherever it is found, in fields ranging from biochemistry to art history, from mechanical engineering to theatre, and from political science to cinematic arts. All USC undergraduates are encouraged to pursue this honor.

How to become a Discovery Scholar