Brief description:
The Global Scholars Program builds on Clark University’s long-standing commitment to provide a challenging education with a global focus. The University also offers other merit scholarships for international students such as the International Traina Scholarship and the International Achievement Scholarship.
Host Institution(s):
Clark University in Massachusetts, USA
Level/Field(s) of study:
Eligible Bachelor’s Programme offered at the University
Number of Awards:
Not specified
Target group:
International students
Scholarship value/inclusions:
If admitted to the Global Scholars Program, you will:
- • Receive a scholarship of between $15,000 and $25,000 per year (contingent upon meeting academic standards for renewal)
- • Receive a guaranteed $2,500 taxable stipend for a paid internship or research assistantship taken for academic credit during the summer following your sophomore or junior year.
- • Participate in the Global Scholars Mentor Program, including an annual buffet dinner hosted by the president of Clark University. You will be assigned to a faculty adviser, as well as receive guidance from staff or alumni leadership mentors.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, you must be a first-year applicant (not a transfer student) who has attended school overseas for at least four years. Clark also will consider international citizens attending school in the United States.
You also should have demonstrated the potential to provide leadership in your community and the world and to commit to making a difference.
Application instructions:
Application form is available after 1 August 2019.
If you are interested in the Global Scholars Program, simply check that option when you fill out the Common Application. You’ll then receive detailed information — including the topic of the short essay — on how to apply for the scholarship. The deadline for submitting the essay is 15 November for Early Action and Early Decision, and 1 February for Regular Decision candidates.
It is important to visit the official website (link found below) to access the application form and for detailed information on how to apply for this scholarship.
Website:
Official Scholarship Website: http://www.clarku.edu/scholarships-first-year-international-students#global