Scholarships
Clark College Foundation Scholarships
Clark College Foundation offers hundreds of scholarships. Each year the foundation distributes more than $1.5 million in scholarships, awards and other financial support to more than 600 students. Since its inception in 1973, Clark College Foundation has provided Clark College with over $83 million in college-related support.
Most of the funding is awarded through the Clark College Foundation Scholarship Application process that is open twice each academic year.
To apply for foundation scholarships, create a Foundation Scholarship Application account or click on the link associated with the application. Online applications require applicants to sign up for an account with the Awarded scholarship software. Be sure to complete and submit applications by the deadline in order to be considered. Most applications require pdf files of transcripts and letters of recommendation to be uploaded.
* Be sure to read through the list of available scholarships below. Some scholarship opportunities use their own application. Those that do will have a link to the associated application.
- Create a Foundation Scholarship Application account
- Complete or return to a Foundation Scholarship Application you have started
(Go to the profile tab in the portal to access applications. Be sure to click on the category associated with your application; for example, "International" or "Transfer") - Introduction video and overview of Awarded Scholarship Software
- Tech support from the Awarded software team
Upcoming Deadlines:
Clark College Foundation Scholarship Application
Deadline: April 16, 2024
For students attending Clark during the 2024-2025 academic year who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Letters of recommendation should be signed and completed on letterhead or on the Recommendation Form.
Other Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
Transfer Scholarship
May 1, 2024
For students graduating from Clark College and transferring to a four-year college this academic year. Before beginning an application, be sure to check requirements below and meet criteria from at least one out of three to ensure eligibility:
- Students transferring to WSU Vancouver, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and enroll in any major.
- Students who are transferring to any four-year college, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and are pursuing one of the following majors: broadcast communications, business, culinary arts, education, English, journalism, music, or nursing.
- Students who have participated in the Penguin Promise program at Clark College, have a minimum 2.0 GPA, and are transferring to any four-year school.
- Create a Transfer Scholarship Application account
- Complete or return to a transfer application you have started
(Go to the profile tab in the portal to access applications. Be sure to click on the TRANSFER tab to complete the correct application.)
Dr. J. Clifford Stickney Nursing Scholarship
May 1, 2024
For nursing students who will be enrolled in the nursing program during the 2024-2025 academic year.
International Student Scholarship
May 1, 2024
For F-1 status international students who plan to attend Clark during the 2024-2025 academic year.
- Create an International Scholarship Application account
- Complete or return to a Foundation Scholarship Application you have started
(Go to the profile tab in the portal to access applications. Be sure to click on the INTERNATIONAL tab to complete the correct application))
Art Scholarships
May 20, 2024
Scholarship opportunities are available to art students who submit a portfolio of 8-12 original pieces using the scholarship application link above. For more information about these opportunities, see the art department website.
Returning to College Scholarship
Please check back in June
For students who are returning to college after an extended absence from either high
school or college.
Application process opens in June.