Study in US: Apply for Clark University Merit-Based Scholarships!

The last date for the Early Decision I and Early Action is November 15, and the Early Decision II and Regular Decision deadline is January 15th. The finalists of the round 1 will be selected for an interview in January.

The candidates will be selected based on the information given on the application and not based on the financial needs of the candidates. Those who will be selected for this scholarship will be notified at the time of admission.

For all the Merit-Based Scholarships, there is no separate application required except for Presidential Scholarship which is a highly esteemed scholarship given to five outstanding students every year. For the Presidential Scholarship, the candidates need to apply separately, it covers full tuition, meals and on-campus housing expenses for four years of the course.

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The finalists will be chosen for interviews to be held in January from the Early Decision I and Early Action rounds. For another round of finalists, the interview will be held in March.

Other scholarships and financial aid offered by Clark University include - Need-Based Financial Aid also known as Gift Aid Clark University Grant, Federal Pell Grant, State Grants, and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG).

Self-Help includes a Federal Direct Stafford Loan and Federal Work Study. If students have a private scholarship, they must inform the university about it in writing and it can be from high school, parent’s employer, current employer, and place of worship. It can also be from online scholarship resources.

“Top consideration for Clark’s merit scholarships goes to admitted students who have excelled in secondary school and college and whose academic achievement and personal qualities indicate they will perform at the highest level when they enroll at the University,” reads the official notification.

Those who are selected for the merit-based scholarships but whose financial need is more than the scholarship amount, such candidates can apply for additional assistance through a combination of loans, grants and work-study.

To apply for Need-Based Financial Aid, first, the domestic candidates need to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), next, complete the Clark University Financial Aid Application, fill out other forms requested by the university and if one gets admitted to Clark University, they will get their financial aid award notification.

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