The School of Professional Studies’ Undergraduate Admissions can provide you with information about scholarships. Please email spsugadmissions@clarku.edu to inquire.
Friends of School of Professional Studies Undergraduate Scholarship Fund
The Friends of School of Professional Studies Undergraduate Scholarship Fund was initiated by our School of Professional Studies alumni and friends. The personal support of our alumni signifies to us the value they place on their experience at Clark. It also supports our continued commitment to make the education of adult learners both personally enriching and professionally satisfying. Contributions to the School of Professional Studies Undergraduate Scholarship Fund are used only for continuing adult learners in the School of Professional Studies undergraduate degree completion program.
Eligibility is based on financial need. Awards may provide tuition assistance at various levels, not to exceed up to one-half of the cost of four undergraduate or up to one-half of the cost two graduate courses.
Eligibility criteria:
- Matriculated in a SPS UG degree completion program
- Enrolled in at least one unit
- No holds on any account (library fines tuition, registration fees, etc.)
- No outstanding incomplete grades
- Demonstrated financial need
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5
Louis J. Luvisi, Jr. Scholarship
The Louis J. Luvisi, Jr. Scholarship was established to honor a School of Professional Studies undergraduate and member of the Clark Campus Police and is awarded to a SPS undergraduate student of high scholastic ability and character.
Sarah Mazur Goldstein Memorial Scholarship
The Sarah Mazur Goldstein Memorial Scholarship provides scholarship assistance for female students who need financial aid who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program in the University’s School of Professional Studies. Any recipient shall be eligible to receive this scholarship for multiple semesters or terms. The scholarship shall offset the cost of tuition, books, and/or student fees for the recipient(s).
Sarah Mazur Goldstein Book Scholarship
The Sarah Mazur Goldstein Book Scholarship provides scholarship assistance for female students who need financial aid who are enrolled in a degree or certificate program in the University’s School of Professional Studies. Any recipient shall be eligible to receive this scholarship for multiple semesters or terms. The scholarship shall offset the cost of books and other course materials for the recipient(s).
Thomas J. Dolphin Scholarship
The Thomas Dolphin Scholarship was established to honor a former director of the Clark University Evening College and is awarded to one adult student each year, based upon merit and financial need.
Eligibility criteria:
- Matriculated in a SPS UG degree completion program
- Completed a minimum of eight units in SPS UG
- Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5
- Enrolled in at least two courses in the term the scholarship is awarded
- Demonstrated financial need
Yellow Ribbon Program
For veterans
The Office of Financial Assistance at Clark University is pleased to announce our participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program (YRP) portion of the Post 9/11 Veterans’ Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
The YRP is a partnership between the University and the Veterans’ Administration (VA) to assist eligible students with tuition expenses. For more information on this program, please visit the VA website.
Student eligibility for this and all VA Education Benefit Programs is determined by the VA. To determine if you are eligible, please contact the VA at: 1-888-GIBILL1 (1-888-442-4551). In general, individuals entitled to the maximum benefit rate (based on service requirements) may receive this funding. Therefore, you may be eligible if:
- You served an aggregate period of active duty after September 10, 2001, of at least 36 months.
- You were honorably discharged from active duty for a service connected disability and they served 30 continuous days after September 10, 2001.
- You are a dependent eligible for Transfer of Entitlement under the Post-9/11 GI Bill based on a veteran’s service under the eligibility criteria listed above.
- You are making satisfactory academic progress as defined by Clark University.
- You are enrolled full time or part time.
To apply for this or any VA education benefit, visit the VA website and complete the application form 22-1990; the VA will respond by sending you a Certificate of Eligibility explaining the program(s) for which you are eligible. Forward this certificate of eligibility, along with a copy of the online benefits application form, a copy of your DD-214, and a note indicating the program for which you are applying to:
Office of Financial Assistance
Clark University
950 Main St.
Worcester, MA 01610
You will receive notification via your Clark University email address when the benefit has been certified.
If you have questions about VA education programs or your eligibility for these programs, please contact the VA at: 1-888-GIBILL1. If you have questions about Clark’s certification process, please the Office of Financial Assistance at: 1-508-793-7478.