Awards and Grants

NEW!  The Clarkson School Scholars Award:

This award is given by a participating high school guidance counselor to a student during his/her junior year.  This award provides $11,000 yearly and can be used for up to four years while attending Clarkson University.  Eligible students considered for nomination must be in an accelerated high school program and have maintained a GPA of 93 or higher or are ranked in the top 15% of their class.

The Clarkson School Achievement and Leadership Awards:
This award is given by a participating high school to a student during the junior year. The Achievement Award is $9,000 per year (for a total of $36,000 over four years) and the Leadership Award is $11,000 per year (for a total of $44,000). The student must remain in good academic standing at Clarkson to continue receiving the award for the following years. 

The Clarkson School Adirondack Scholars Award:
Students eligible for this award must reside in one of the following counties: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, St. Lawrence, Warren, and Washington. Students must have a minimum high school average of 90, complete an on-campus interview, and submit an essay. The award is $6,000 per year, as long as the student remains in good academic standing at Clarkson.

The Clarkson School Grant:
This grant is based primarily on financial need and academic achievement. This award is renewed each year based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The student must remain in good academic standing at Clarkson to continue receiving the award for the following years.

The Clarkson School Merit Award:
This award is available based solely on prior academic success and promise of future achievement. The student must have a 3.25 cumulative average at the end of the spring semester to continue receiving the award for the following years.

The Clarkson School Holcroft Grant:
This grant is based on a very strong potential for success in combination with the recommendation from a Clarkson alumnus. The student must remain in good academic standing to continue receiving the award for the following years.