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For more information about UPP and how to get involved, contact Jack Foley at Clark University, 508-793-7444.
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Frequently Asked Questions about UPP Scholarships
The University Park Partnership Scholarship offers
free tuition to any eligible resident of Worcester
who has lived in the University Park neighborhood for
at least five years prior to enrolling at Clark.
Students must meet Clark's admissions
guidelines and complete applications for federal
and state scholarship grant programs. After any
grants are awarded, Clark will make up the difference
up to 100 percent tuition.
Q. Why is Clark awarding scholarships to neighborhood
residents?
The University Park Partnership is a collaborative
effort among government, private business, neighborhood
residents and religious organizations to improve the
quality of life in the Main South neighborhood. As part
of its commitment to UPP, Clark University has
contributed its greatest resource—a world-class
education to encourage residents to pursue
advanced learning.
Q. Who is eligible?
Any resident who has lived in the designated target
neighborhood for at least five years prior to enrolling
in Clark. This can be as a homeowner or tenant.
Applicants must meet the same admissions standards as any
other admitted student.
Q. What is considered the target
neighborhood?
The neighborhood is roughly bounded by Park Avenue,
May and Gardner streets, Beaver and Freeland streets and
the Conrail tracks.
Q. Can I be a part-time student or take COPACE or
graduate-level courses?
You must be a full-time undergraduate student. College of
Professional and Continuing Education (evening
courses), the Graduate
School of Management and the graduate school are not
included in the program. Full time is defined as three or
four courses per semester.
Q. Can I transfer
from another college or university?
Definitely, although you must meet Clark's admission
requirements. To earn a bachelor's degree at Clark, a
student must pursue at least one-half the total number of
course units for the degree and at least one half the
total number of course units taken for fulfillment of a
major in a Clark program. Students may transfer no more
than 16 units of course credit. Contact the admissions
office for full details.
Q. What if I didn't take college-preparatory courses in
high school, or I did poorly in high school, or I've been
out of high school for a while and want to enter Clark as
a nontraditional student?
The Admissions Office is always willing to talk to candidates about
their situation. Clark's normal admissions requirements
include solid S.A.T. scores, grades in the B range in
college preparatory classes in high school and involvement
in extracurricular activities. Candidates who do not
meet these requirements could be asked to show they can
successfully navigate the rigors of college-level work by
attending another college for one or two semesters before
entering Clark.
Q. Is there a minimum
grade-point average that I must maintain to keep my
scholarship?
You must remain a student in good standing at Clark.
All students are required to maintain at least a 2.0
grade-point average or risk academic
probation.
Q. Does the scholarship automatically renew for all
four years?
Yes, as long as you remain a student in good standing
and a resident of the neighborhood.
Q. What costs are not included in the scholarship?
The scholarship covers tuition only. Room and board,
students fees, health insurance, books and spending money
are all the responsibility of the student.
Q. How can I learn more about the University Park
Partnership?
Contact
Darlene Cortes (508) 793-7320 or
Jack Foley,
Vice President for Government and Community Affairs and Campus Services, at (508) 793-7444.
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