Clark University USA Global Scholars Program for Undergraduate International Students

Clark University USA Global Scholars Program for Undergraduate International Students 

Global Scholars Program (GSP)

Course(s) Offered: Any field
Course Level: Undergraduate
Provider: Clark University
Country to Study in: USA

Scholarship Description 
If you are an international student applying to your first year of undergraduate study at Clark University, you could be eligible for merit scholarships offered by the University.

Clark University offers the special Global Scholars Program (GSP) for incoming undergraduate international students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in their home communities before attending Clark. 

Global scholars receive guidance and opportunities to build on their leadership skills so they can make a difference at Clark, in the Worcester area, and in the global community. The Global Scholars Program (GSP) builds on Clark University's long-standing commitment to providing a challenging education with a global focus.

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.

Eligible groups
Citizens of ALL countries may apply

Participating Institutions
Clark University; Worcester; Massachusetts (MA); United States

Fields of study
Any undergraduate level course offered at the university

Number of awards
Not specified by the sponsoring institution

Sponsorship duration
Covers the whole duration of applicant's chosen undergraduate study (renewable, subject to maintaining conditions of academic standards)

Scholarship benefits
If admitted to the Global Scholars Program, you will:

• Receive a scholarship of $15,000 to $25,000 per year (for four years, 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 a semi-annual dinner hosted by the president of Clark University. You will be assigned to a faculty adviser, and receive guidance from staff or alumni leadership mentors.

Applicants with financial need greater than the amount of the Global Scholars award may be eligible for additional need-based financial aid. 

Method of Application
If you are interested in the Global Scholars Program, simply check that option when you fill out the Common Application (available after Aug. 1, 2017). You’ll then receive detailed information — including the topic of the short essay — on how to apply for the scholarship. 

It is important to visit the official website (link to it is below) for complete information on how to apply for this scholarship. 

DEADLINES:
The deadline for submitting the essay is Feb. 1, 2018, for Early Action, Early Decision and Regular Decision candidates. 

PLEASE NOTE:
Clark University is an American private university and liberal arts college in Worcester, Massachusetts. Founded in 1887, it is the oldest educational institution founded as an all-graduate university in the United States. Clark now also educates undergraduates.

Application Deadline: 1 February 2018
Open to International Applicants: Yes

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