A. James Clark Scholars Program
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A. James Clark Scholars Program

Merit Based
Scholarship
United States of America
Provided by James & Alice B. Clark Foundation & Johns Hopkins University

Eligibility Criteria

  • U.S. citizens or permanent residents
  • Demonstrated high academic achievement, including strong quantitative and verbal skills
  • Significant leadership experience both in and out of the classroom
  • A deep interest in serving society
  • Clear intent to study engineering at Johns Hopkins University​

Application Process

  • No separate application required. All applicants to Johns Hopkins University are automatically considered for the Clark Scholars Program.
     
  • Documents Required:
    • Standard undergraduate application materials as required by Johns Hopkins University.
    • Submission of SAT, ACT, AP, IB, or other standardized test scores that reflect academic ability.
    • Supplemental essays as part of the university application.

Scholarship Benefits

  • Funding Coverage:
    • The scholarship provides a generous merit-based award to be used toward college costs. The exact amount is undisclosed.
       
  • Duration of Funding:
    • Covers the duration of the undergraduate engineering program, subject to maintaining eligibility criteria.
       
  • Extra Benefits:
    • Participation in specialized academic programs and service opportunities.
    • Networking with professional engineers and leadership seminars.
    • Assistance in finding internships aligned with students' interests and fields of study.
    • Annual meetings with representatives from the Clark Foundation and invitations to events with the Dean of the Whiting School of Engineering. 

Additional Details

  • Clark Scholars are required to enroll in two specific courses during their first year:
    • Fall semester: Foundations of American Enterprise.
    • Spring semester: Clark Scholar Leadership Challenge.
  • Students are encouraged to take additional courses in innovation, entrepreneurship, or management-related topics.
  • Scholars must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8, remain enrolled in an undergraduate engineering program, and meet annual financial aid application deadlines.

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Fields of Study
Engineering
Coverage
Full Tuition Waiver + Other Expenses
Deadline
Program Deadline Applies
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Scholarship Details

TypeMerit Based
FundingScholarship
Country United States of America

Universities

Johns Hopkins University

Organizations

James & Alice B. Clark Foundation