1.   At first, the program awarded scholarships to only six students.

2.   Bennett last year was awarded a scholarship by former Bulldogs coach Jim Donnan, and he was chosen as a freshman All-American by Sporting News.

3.   Football was reinstated a year later but no scholarships were awarded until this year.

4.   Former Purdue quarterback Brandon Hance of Taft High in Woodland Hills was formally awarded a scholarship by USC during his recruiting visit over the weekend.

5.   Foundation officials say they hope to award scholarships to another class of students next year.

6.   Hackett never has awarded a scholarship to a walk-on in the spring, but wide receiver Matt Nickels is close to earning one based on his performance.

7.   He also runs a summer camp and a football camp in his hometown, and awards college scholarships to needy youth.

8.   In February, the administration announced guidelines that college scholarships could be awarded on the basis of race to help remedy past discrimination and promote diversity on the campus.

9.   It awards scholarships to high-schoolers who make the most thoughtful presentations about the dangers of compulsive gambling.

10.   Many fine organizations award scholarships to women.