Finding Scholarships Scholarship Spotlight: The Global Scholars Program Scholarship Written by Robyn Stewarton November 18th, 2019 Prior to joining College Coach, I was a financial aid officer at the College of the Holy Cross and an education advisor at two TRIO program locations. I work with the Massachusetts Education Finance Authority (MEFA) to present paying for college workshops to hundreds of families across the state. I'm a graduate of UMass Amherst and have a master in counseling from Northeastern University. Learn More About Robyn applying from abroad, international students, scholarship search, scholarships, There is a scholarship (or many scholarships) out there for everyone. Every student has some skill, interest, experience, or characteristic that may make them an attractive candidate for one scholarship or another. And while we often refer to scholarships as “free money,” scholarships don’t actually come for free. It takes work to thoughtfully consider your strengths and research the scholarships that might be most appropriate for you. While the effort that goes into finding and winning scholarships may be akin to a part-time job, we at College Coach want to make your job a little easier. This on-going scholarship series highlights a new scholarship each week. Check out the below, along with the other posts in the series, and you may discover a funding resource that will make covering that college bill a little (or a lot!) easier. International students who wish to study in the United States often have limited opportunities for funding. The Global Scholars Program (GSP) at Clark University, however, provides scholarship dollars to incoming international students who have demonstrated considerable leadership skills in their home countries. The program allows the good work of recipients to continue on campus with mandatory community service participation. Additionally, scholarship winners benefit from a dedicated mentor during their entire college experience. Scholarship: The Global Scholars Program Scholarship Awarding Organization: Clark University Amount: $15,000 - $25,000 per year Number of Scholarships Awarded: Varies Eligible Students: Incoming international students Eligible College(s): Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts How to Apply: Students must indicate on the Common Application that they wish to be considered for the Global Scholars Program. Additionally, students must complete the essay prompt for this program. Deadline: November 15 for Early Decision and Early Action candidates; February 15 for Regular Decision candidates Website: https://www.clarku.edu/offices/financial-aid/prospective-students/international-students/first-year-scholarships/ Best of luck, and please see the awarding organization’s website for full scholarship details and requirements. Related Resources Read | Posted on September 20th, 2023 Full-Ride Scholarships: Effective Strategy or Fairy Tale? Read | Posted on August 4th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Scholarships for Hispanic Students Read | Posted on February 16th, 2023 Identity-Based Scholarship Series: Gold Star Children and Families
