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 encompass 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 pursuits. Each academic year, the program disburses approximately $4 million in scholarships 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 must be set to graduate from one of the following 13 NY State schools:

• 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 a recognized higher education institution, maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, is eligible to apply for the scholarship. Please reach out to The Scholarship Office at 607-547-9927 to apply.

Adults who have been confirmed as residents of the 12 school districts for a minimum of 10 years (after turning 18) are also eligible to 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. Please reach out to The Scholarship Office at 607-547-9927 to apply.

Application Process

High School seniors can apply for a Clark Foundation Scholarship through their guidance departments. These departments forward 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 behavior, contribution to school and community, and the potential for successful achievement in higher education. If the student’s accomplishments 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 as well as 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 eligible for support. Enrollment must be for at least one academic year (typically 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.