Overview
The Clark Global Scholarship Program is a merit award from Clark University for international students entering a bachelor's programme. It pays $15,000 to $25,000 per year for four years, as long as you keep meeting the academic standards for renewal. The program reflects the university's long-standing commitment to a challenging education with a global focus. Clark University also offers other merit scholarships for international students, such as the International Traina Scholarship.
At a glance
- Host: Clark University in Massachusetts, USA
- Level: Bachelor's programme at the University
- Study destination: USA
- Award: $15,000 to $25,000 per year for four years
- Extra need-based aid: up to an additional $5,000
- Essay deadlines: 15 November (Early Action and Early Decision) and 1 February (Regular Decision)
- Number of awards: not specified
Awarded by
Clark University in Massachusetts, USA.
Subjects and level
Any eligible bachelor's programme offered at the University.
Awards available
Not specified.
Who can apply
International students.
What the award covers
If you are admitted to the Global Scholars Program, you receive a scholarship of $15,000 to $25,000 per year. It runs for four years and is contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal.
If your financial need is greater than the amount of the Global Scholars award, you may be eligible for up to an additional $5,000 in need-based financial aid.
Eligibility requirements
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.
How to apply
Applications are currently closed.
If you are interested in the Global Scholars Program, simply check that option when you fill out the Common Application. You'll then receive detailed information, including the topic of the short essay, on how to apply for the scholarship. The deadline for submitting the essay is 15 November for Early Action and Early Decision, and 1 February for Regular Decision candidates.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Official website
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.clarku.edu/scholarships-first-year-international-students#global
Who should apply
This award suits an international student applying as a first-year undergraduate who has spent at least four years in school overseas and wants a merit scholarship that renews across four years of study. It also fits students who can show leadership potential in their community and a commitment to making a difference.
If you are a transfer student, or you need more aid than the Global Scholars award covers, check the other international scholarships listed on Clark's website before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Clark Global Scholarship? First-year international applicants who have attended school overseas for at least four years. Clark also will consider international citizens attending school in the United States. Transfer students are not eligible.
- How much does the scholarship pay? $15,000 to $25,000 per year for four years, contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal. If your need is greater, you may be eligible for up to an additional $5,000 in need-based financial aid.
- What is the deadline? The short essay is due 15 November for Early Action and Early Decision, and 1 February for Regular Decision candidates. Applications are currently closed.
- How do I apply? Check the Global Scholars option on the Common Application. You will then receive details, including the essay topic, on how to apply.
- Do I need to submit anything separate? Yes, a short essay on the topic Clark sends you, submitted by the deadline that matches your application round.
How to apply
- Read the official scholarship page and the Common Application instructions before you start, so you know exactly what the essay requires.
- Prepare your application materials early and leave time to write and review the short essay.
- Check whether you meet the first-year and overseas schooling conditions before you count on this award.
- Look at the other Clark scholarships for international students in case one matches your situation better.
- Confirm the current deadline on the official website, since applications are currently closed.
