Clark University First-Year Scholarships for International Students 2026: Overview

Clark University offers several merit-based scholarships to outstanding international students applying for first-year undergraduate programs. These scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence and personal achievements during secondary school years, with no separate application required for most awards. A limited number of need-sensitive Presidential Scholarships are also available, which require an additional application.

Application Deadline: Deadlines align with Clark University’s admission deadlines (typically January for Fall intake). Check Clark Admissions Deadlines for updates.

Scholarship Categories 

• Clark Merit Scholarships (automatic consideration)
• Presidential Scholarship (requires separate application)
• Private Scholarships (external sources)

Clark University First-Year Scholarships for International Students 2026: Eligibility Criteria

• Must be an international student applying for first-year undergraduate admission
• Demonstrated outstanding academic performance and personal qualities
• Ability to cover a significant portion of educational expenses is expected

Documents Required 

• Completed admission application to Clark University
• Additional documents for the Presidential Scholarship (if applying)
• Proof of external/private scholarships (if awarded)

Important Notes

• Merit scholarships are awarded regardless of financial need
• Notifications for merit awards are sent along with admission decisions
• Private scholarships must be reported in writing to the Office of Financial Assistance
• Beware of online scholarship scams—legitimate scholarships don’t charge fees or ask for sensitive information

Selection Process

• Merit scholarships are automatically assessed based on your admission application
• Presidential Scholarship recipients are selected from applicants who complete the extra application
• Private scholarships are sourced independently by the student