Quick facts

• Provider: Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
• Level: Undergraduate (first-year students)
• What it covers: Full tuition, plus on-campus room and board, for all four years, regardless of a family’s financial situation
• Number of awards: Approximately five exceptional students annually
• Deadline: 1 December for Early Decision I and Early Action; 1 February for Early Decision II and Regular Decision
• Official page: http://clarku.edu/scholarships-first-year-international-students

About this scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship is a highly esteemed scholarship awarded to approximately five exceptional students annually. It recognises 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 room and board for all four years, regardless of a family’s financial situation.

Who can apply

This scholarship is listed on Clark University’s first-year scholarships page for international students. The Admissions Committee selects finalists based on the strength of their admission applications and other specific criteria identified by the committee.

How to apply

1. Apply for undergraduate admission to Clark University as a first-year student through the Common Application or the Coalition Application with Scoir.
2. Indicate your interest in the Presidential Scholarship by selecting the corresponding option when you complete the application.
3. After indicating your interest, you will receive detailed information on how to complete your scholarship application — follow those instructions exactly.
4. Meet the deadline for your admission plan: 1 December (Early Decision I and Early Action) or 1 February (Early Decision II and Regular Decision).
5. A small group of students may be selected as finalists to interview in January from the Early Decision I and Early Action rounds. A second round of finalists will be selected to interview in March. All students will receive an update on their status by the end of March.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Clark Presidential Scholarship open to international students? Yes — it is listed on Clark University’s first-year scholarships page for international students.

What does it cover? Full tuition plus on-campus room and board for all four years, regardless of a family’s financial situation.

Is there a separate scholarship form? You indicate your interest on the Common Application or Coalition Application with Scoir, and Clark then sends you detailed information on completing the scholarship application.

When will I hear back? Finalists from the Early Decision I and Early Action rounds may be interviewed in January, a second round of finalists is interviewed in March, and all students receive an update on their status by the end of March.

How many students receive it? Approximately five exceptional students annually.

Official link: Clark University scholarships for first-year international students

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Last verified: 27 October 2026. Deadlines must be re-checked on the official Clark page before applying.