Scholarships
for First-Year International Students
If you are an
international high school student, you could be eligible for scholarships to
help pay for the cost of your undergraduate education at Clark University.
Scholarships are
offered by Clark and many other organizations.
Your eligibility for
scholarships depends on
your academic accomplishments, in addition to other
factors.
Clark merit
scholarships
Global
Scholars Program Scholarship
International
Traina Scholarship
International
Achievement Scholarship
International
Jonas Clark Scholarship
Private
scholarships
Sources
of private scholarships
Additional
online scholarship searches
Clark merit
scholarships
If you are an
international student applying to your first year of undergraduate study at
Clark University, you could be eligible for merit scholarships offered by the
University.
When you send in
your admissions application, you will be considered automatically for several
merit scholarships. Our Presidential
LEEP Scholarship and Global
Scholars Program Scholarship require separate applications; however,
the rest of our merit scholarships do not.
Your eligibility for
scholarships depends on your academic achievement (those indicated on your application
for admission), not on your family need.
If you are awarded a
merit scholarship, you will be notified when you receive your admissions
decision.
Below
are the merit scholarships offered to entering first-year international
students at Clark University. Note:
All deadlines have
passed for students applying to enter Clark in fall 2016; the deadlines below
are for students applying for fall 2017.
Presidential
LEEP Scholarships
Clark University’s
Presidential LEEP Scholars Program is part of the University’s pioneering model
of education, Liberal Education and Effective Practice (LEEP), which combines a
robust liberal arts experience with authentic engagement in the world and
workplace.
You are an ideal
candidate for the Presidential LEEP Scholarship if your high school record
places you at the top of Clark University’s applicant pool, and you demonstrate
a strong desire to:
- Pursue
a demanding academic schedule. - Collaborate
with peers and professors. - Meet
ambitious career and life goals. - Join a
community of scholars with a strong commitment to global change. - Tackle
complex challenges at home and abroad.
Deadlines
to apply (for students applying to Clark for fall 2017)
- Early
Action deadline: Nov. 1, 2016 - Early
Decision deadline: Nov. 1, 2016 - Regular
Decision deadline: Jan. 15, 2017 - Essay
deadline for Early Decision and Regular Decision: Feb. 1, 2017
How to apply
If you are
interested in the Presidential LEEP Scholarship, simply check that option when
you fill out the Common Application (available after Aug. 1, 2016).
You’ll then receive
detailed information — including the topics of two short essays — on how to
apply for the scholarship. The deadline for submitting the essays is Feb. 1 for
both Early Decision and Regular Decision candidates.
Semi-finalists will
be notified by the end of February, and finalist interviews will be conducted
in March.
The Admissions
Committee chooses finalists based on the strength of their applications for
admission and other criteria identified by the committee.
What
you can expect
have the resources and opportunities to explore your interests in depth. You’ll
take control of your education, connect with pioneers in their fields and
develop skills to drive tomorrow’s innovations.
More specifically,
you’ll receive these benefits:
- Free
tuition, room and board for four years: Your
annual scholarship renewal would be contingent on your maintaining a
strong academic record at Clark for each of your four years as an
undergraduate. - A
free master’s degree, if applicable: If
you’re interested — and you meet certain eligibility requirements for
Clark’s Accelerated B.A./Master’s Degree Program — you can complete a
master’s degree as a fifth-year student, completely tuition-free. - A
significant, funded research project: Before
graduation, you’ll complete a LEEP Project, demonstrating mastery of the
five LEEP learning outcomes, including the ability to integrate skills and
knowledge and to solve complex problems through creative thinking, collaboration
and persistence. You’ll receive stipends to complete your LEEP
Project. - A
circle of support: At Clark, you’ll be surrounded
by people eager to help you apply your talents, including faculty, alumni,
career advisers and business and community leaders. With the guidance and
mentorship of experts, you’ll design an ambitious academic track that
includes interdisciplinary courses, internships, research projects and
study abroad experiences. - Transformative
internship experiences: You’ll work in Communities of
Effective Practice — multigenerational, interdisciplinary groups — on a
particular task or topic, such as assisting in consultations with local
entrepreneurs, helping analyze the results of a psychology study or
collecting field-based data on climate change. - A
community that cares about the world: Clark
graduates are known for changing the lives of others. You’ll collaborate
with and be inspired by students, faculty, administrators, alumni and
industry professionals who are as passionate as you are about creating a more just, equitable and sustainable
world.
Global
Scholars Program Scholarship
The Global Scholars
Program builds on Clark University’s long-standing commitment to provide a
challenging education with a global focus.
To be eligible, you
must be a first-year applicant (not a transfer student) who has attended school
overseas for at least four years. Clark also will consider international
citizens attending school in the United States.
You also should have
demonstrated the potential to provide leadership in your community and the
world and to commit to making a difference.
Deadlines
to apply
January 15,
2017:
International applicants (those applying to Clark for fall 2017)
What
you can expect
If admitted to the
Global Scholars Program, you will:
- Receive
a scholarship of no less than $5,000 per year ($20,000 for four years,
contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal). - Receive
a guaranteed $2,500 taxable stipend for a paid internship or research
assistantship taken for academic credit during the summer following your
sophomore or junior year. - Participate
in the Global Scholars Mentor Program, including an annual buffet dinner
hosted by the president of Clark University. You will be assigned to a
faculty adviser, as well as receive guidance from staff or alumni
leadership mentors.
For
more information
For
more information on the program and to view profiles of current Global
Scholars, please visit the International Students
and Scholars Office.
International
Traina Scholarship
- Awarded
to exceptional incoming students who have proven through work in high
school, as well as overall application strength, that they are ready to
perform at the highest level when they enroll at Clark. - $80,000,
four-year award ($20,000 per year), regardless of a family’s financial
need. - Does
not require a separate scholarship application. - To maintain the scholarship, a
student must meet year-to-year continuation requirements; these
requirements are included with the student’s admission and awards letter.
International
Achievement Scholarship
- Awarded
to accomplished incoming students who have demonstrated very strong
academic potential through work in high school and overall application
strength. - $60,000,
four-year award ($15,000 per year), regardless of a family’s financial
need. - Does
not require a separate scholarship application. - To maintain the scholarship, a
student must meet year-to-year continuation requirements; these
requirements are included with the student’s admission and awards
letter.
International
Jonas Clark Scholarship
- Awarded
to incoming students who have demonstrated good academic potential through
work in high school and overall application strength. - $40,000,
four-year award ($10,000 per year), regardless of a family’s financial
need. - Does
not require a separate scholarship application. - To
maintain the scholarship, a student must meet year-to-year continuation
requirements; these requirements are included with the student’s admission
and awards letter.
Private
scholarships
As an international
student, you may be eligible for additional scholarships offered by local,
statewide and national organizations.
Below are possible sources and ideas for finding
private scholarships.
If you do receive a
private scholarship, you must inform the Clark University Office of Financial
Assistance in writing. Private scholarships are considered part of
your aid package.
Sources of private
scholarships
You may be eligible
for scholarships from:
- Your
high school teachers, guidance counselors and school librarians: Ask them
if there are any school-sponsored scholarships. - Your
parents’ employers: Ask your parent(s) if there are any scholarship
opportunities provided through their employer(s); if they are unsure, you
or they should call their human resources department for more information. - Your
current employer: Ask your employer if the company offers any scholarships
for graduating high school students. - Your
place of worship: Ask the office staff or leadership about any scholarship
possibilities or assistance with college expenses; private fundraiser
events may be allowed if a scholarship is not already in place.
Online resources
There are numerous
online resources for identifying private scholarships. As with any online
search you want to be careful to avoid anything that may be a scam. You may
want to watch out for these “red flags”:
- The
online service charges a fee. Scholarships are meant to help students, and
if you are paying for the service, you may want to skip it altogether. - An
organization does not require an essay. If you are only providing personal
information, and no other information is required, it could mean that this
organization is looking to sell your information. - An
online service or organization asks for sensitive information. Never
provide your Social Security number or other sensitive information unless
you know the scholarship is from a legitimate source.
SALT
Scholarship Search
SALT Scholarship Search was
created by American Student Assistance, a nonprofit organization, to help Clark
University students and alumni become more financially savvy. Clark provides
this membership, allowing you to receive all services free of charge. SALT can
help you better manage your finances and become an educated student loan
borrower.
SALT provides:
- Valuable
information about managing debt and your student loans. - Search
tools to help you locate private scholarships. You can search more than
2.4 million awards worth more than $14 billion; download tools and
customize your application request letters; and receive email updates to
find out about scholarship programs, tips and news.
If you are already
registered with SALT, just log in to get started in your search. If you are not
registered yet, then register now.
