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Scholars Program Application

Scholars Program Application

The Clark State Foundation is making college possible!

In partnership with Clark-Shawnee Local School, Graham Local School, Springfield City School, Tecumseh Local School and Urbana City School Districts, our Foundation is offering a selected number of students FREE tuition to attend Clark State through our Scholars Program.

The Scholars Program application is currently closed.

Who is eligible to apply?

In order to be considered, students must meet the following requirements:

  • Eligible for free/reduced lunch program
  • Enrolled in eighth grade at a participating school district
  • Achieve at least a 2.75 grade point average during student’s seventh grade year
  • Neither parent (including step-parent) / legal guardian has earned an associate’s or higher level college degree at the time of application

How are Scholars selected?

Students who have met the requirements and have submitted a completed application by the deadline will be invited to interview.

After interviews and a review of all pertinent information, the new Scholars class will be selected.

What is required of a Scholar?

The Scholars Program is supportive of students and families, but also requires their commitment. Students and their parents share the responsibility for helping to make sure students:

  • Attend school regularly
  • Exhibit good citizenship
  • Demonstrate satisfactory progress in classes
  • Attend Scholars Program activities
  • Enroll in college preparatory-type classes in high school
  • Stay enrolled in your school district
  • Apply for the FAFSA during senior year of high school and each year enrolled at Clark State

What does the Scholars Program teach students?

  • Academic and life skills
  • The value of giving back to the community
  • Leadership skills

What support will a Scholar receive?

  • Academic support through tutoring
  • Mentorship throughout high school and college
  • Invitations to special activities, including field trips and events at Clark State
  • Up to three years free tuition including books and fees (The Scholars scholarship is applied after FAFSA is completed and awarded)

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