Scholarships

Clark University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships. Consideration is given to students who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance and personal qualities during their secondary school years.

Merit-based scholarship decisions are solely based on information presented in the admission application without consideration of financial need. Admitted students who receive a merit-based scholarship will be notified at the time of admission.

All applicants are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.

Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is a highly esteemed scholarship awarded to approximately five exceptional students annually. It recognizes individuals who stand out due to their outstanding academic achievements and leadership potential, placing them among the top applicants to Clark. This scholarship covers full tuition, as well as on-campus housing and meals for all four years, regardless of a family’s financial situation. There is no separate application process for the Presidential Scholarship. All admitted students will be considered by the scholarship committee based on the strength of the admissions application. Finalists will be selected and invited to interview for this prestigious scholarship.

Private Scholarships

If you 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

Your high school
Your parent’s employer
Your current employer
Your place of worship

Online Scholarship Resources

Other Scholarships

Segal AmeriCorps Scholarship

The Segal AmeriCorps Scholarship reinforces Clark University’s commitment to community service as embodied in its motto: “Challenge Convention. Change Our World.” To be eligible, you must be a recipient of the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award and a full-time undergraduate day student admitted into a degree program at Clark University. Clark matches your scholarship dollar for dollar. Renewal of your scholarship will be in accordance with Clark’s scholarship guidelines and your continued eligibility for the Segal AmeriCorps Education Award.

Yellow Ribbon Program for Veterans

Clark University participates in the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) portion of the Post-9/11 Veterans’ Educational Assistance Act of 2008. The YRP is a partnership between the University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assist eligible students with tuition expenses.

Tuition Exchange Scholarship

Clark University is a member of the nationwide Tuition Exchange Program, which serves current faculty and staff employed at participating institutions. Member colleges and universities set their own policies for determining a student’s eligibility. If you wish to learn about your eligibility for acceptance at Clark through the Tuition Exchange Program, you must work with the Tuition Exchange liaison officer at your parent’s institution.