Clark Scholars Program
USD $20,000/year + summer immersive experience support for meritorious engineering undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need at Vanderbilt; no separate application.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
$20,000 per year plus assistance for summer immersive experiences.
Eligible applicants
Incoming engineering students; academic merit; financial need
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Overview
Clark Scholars Program is offered by Vanderbilt University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 12, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- Vanderbilt admission applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
$20,000 per year
Included
Assistance for summer immersive experiences
Included
$20,000 per year plus assistance for summer immersive experiences. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 12, 2026
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 12, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Eligible Vanderbilt applicants.
- International eligibility
- Open to international applicants.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Meritorious engineering undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. Vanderbilt's financial aid office identifies candidates on academic achievement; no separate application is described, and students are encouraged to submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application. The page does not say whether international students are eligible; ask scholarships@vanderbilt.edu.
Applicant profile
- Incoming engineering students; academic merit; financial need
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Meritorious engineering undergraduates with demonstrated financial need. Vanderbilt's financial aid office identifies candidates on academic achievement; no separate application is described, and students are encouraged to submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application. The page does not say whether international students are eligible; ask scholarships@vanderbilt.edu.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application (encouraged)
How to apply
- 1
Apply to Vanderbilt through first-year admission
- 2
Submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application by 1 December 2026 to be considered
- 3
The financial aid office identifies candidates; no separate form is described
Application timeline
Application cycle
Submit the Cornelius Vanderbilt Scholarship application by 1 December 2026 to be considered.
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Vanderbilt University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 12, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.