Clark University Scholarships 2026 in USA (Partially and Fully Funded)

Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts (USA), offers a range of merit- and need-based scholarships to support international undergraduate students applying for fall or spring 2026-2027 admission. These opportunities include the prestigious Presidential Scholarship, the Clark Global (or Global Scholars) Program, and need-based aid via CSS Profile. They aim to attract high-achieving, globally minded students and help ease financial barriers.

Eligibility

• International student status: Must be neither a U.S. citizen nor a permanent resident
• First-year applicants: Must have attended school outside the U.S. for at least four years (or be international citizens studying in the U.S.)
• Strong academics & leadership potential
  • Demonstrate the potential to provide leadership in your community and the world and to commit to making a difference
  • Show good academic results and other activities
• Eligibility for the scholarship depends on academic achievements, not on family need
  • Applicants need to demonstrate the ability to cover a significant percentage of the cost of their education

Program Dates/Location

• Admission & Application Deadlines (Undergraduate):
  • Early Action / Early Decision I: November 1, 2025
  • Early Decision II & Regular Decision: January 15, 2026
  • Spring Admission: November 1, 2025 (CSS due)
• CSS Profile deadlines (need-based aid): Align with admission plans:
  • Early Action/ED I and Spring: November 1, 2025
  • Regular Decision/ED II: January 15, 2026
• Presidential Scholarship final deadline: February 1, 2026
• Location: Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA.

Program Benefits (including each scholarship)

• Merit Scholarships (general)
  • All admitted students are automatically considered; no application needed
• Presidential Scholarship (LEEP)
  • Awarded to ~3–5 outstanding applicants annually. Covers full tuition and on-campus room & board for four years, regardless of financial need. Selection is based on the strength of the admissions application; finalists will be invited for an interview.
• Global Scholars Program
  • Provides $15,000–$25,000 per year for up to four years, renewable based on academic performance; additional need-based aid up to $5,000 possible
• UWC Davis Scholarship
  • For United World College graduates, including merit and need-based grants up to tuition covered through combined aid (Clark merit, UWC grant, and need-based funding) 

Fields of Study

Covers a broad liberal arts and research-based curriculum across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering fields

Required Documents

• Admission materials: Common or Coalition Application
• CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE (if applying for need-based aid) – use code 3279
• Optional Presidential Scholarship: short essays and an interview if selected
• English proficiency: TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, or PTE scores (no fixed minimum, but general guidelines apply)
• Letters of recommendation: Two, one from a school counselor and one from a teacher (or two academic teachers if no counselor)

Application Process

• Apply to Clark University via Common or Coalition app by your admission deadline.
• Automatic merit consideration happens; to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship, check the option in your application (essay required later)
• Submit CSS PROFILE (code 3279) by admission deadline if seeking need-based aid
• If selected for the Presidential Scholarship, complete short essays and attend the interview.
• UWC applicants will be considered for both merit and need-based aid, including UWC funds
• Await decisions, admission, scholarships, and aid awards typically arrive together.
• If eligible, explore on-campus work, private loans (with cosigner), or payment plans, depending on personal circumstances