Clark Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Clark Foundation Scholarship Program

The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program is a financial aid initiative aimed at assisting students from 12 school districts in New York State to pursue education beyond high school. This could be in the form of post-secondary programs at any recognized higher education institution. The scholarship is available to students from the following districts: Cooperstown, Cherry Valley-Springfield, Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Laurens, Milford, Morris, Mount Markham, Owen D. Young, Richfield Springs, Schenevus, and Worcester, as well as the Otsego Area Occupational Center BOCES in Milford.

Since its inception, The Clark Foundation Scholarship has supported over 14,800 eligible students in their post-secondary education. Each academic year, the program awards scholarships worth approximately $4 million to nearly 800 recipients.

Eligibility for the Scholarship

The main criterion for eligibility for a Clark Foundation Scholarship is the location of the high school from which the student graduates. High school seniors on track to graduate from the following 13 NY State schools are eligible:

• Cherry Valley Springfield
• Cooperstown
• Edmeston
• Laurens
• Gilbertsville Mt. Upton
• Milford
• Morris
• Mount Markham
• Owen D. Young
• Richfield Springs
• Schenevus
• Worcester
• Otsego Area Occupational Center BOCES, Milford

A graduate from one of these 13 NY State schools who did not receive a scholarship as a high school senior but has successfully completed two full-time consecutive semesters at an accredited higher education institution, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, is also eligible to apply for the scholarship. To apply, please reach out to The Scholarship Office at 607-547-9927.

Adults who have been residents of the 12 school districts for at least 10 years (after turning 18) can also apply for the scholarship. Applicants must be enrolled in a full-time, accredited college program and must have maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for two consecutive semesters before applying. To apply, please contact The Scholarship Office at 607-547-9927.

Application Process

High School seniors can apply for a Clark Foundation Scholarship through their guidance departments. The guidance departments forward the applications to The Clark Foundation Scholarship Office in early February. Applications are then reviewed and applicants are informed of their status by the end of March.

Applicants who are not currently in high school should contact The Clark Foundation Scholarship Office at (607) 547-9927 to schedule an appointment.

Criteria for High School Scholarship Award

The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program grants scholarships based on academic ability, personal character and conduct, contribution to school and community, and the potential for successful achievement in higher education. If the student’s achievements warrant support, The Clark Foundation Scholarship awards continue throughout the recipient’s eight-semester undergraduate career. A personal interview is required to enter the program and to maintain the scholarship each academic year.

The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program is not restricted to students aiming for traditional four-year colleges. Students attending accredited certificate, associate degree or baccalaureate level programs are also eligible for support. Enrollment must be for at least one academic year (usually no less than 10 months) and the student must be enrolled for no less than 12 credits per semester. In certain cases, programs requiring additional semesters also receive approval. Support for extended studies is primarily focused on health care programs (such as pharmacy or physical therapy). Graduate assistance is limited to Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant programs.