New Student Scholarships
Clarkson College provides over $3 million in Partnership Scholarships and New Student Scholarships annually.
New Student scholarships include the Gateway to Success Scholarship, the Presidential Scholarship, and the Commitment to Excellence Scholarship. Details are listed below.
Partnership Scholarships refer to our Founders' and Community Scholarships, previously referred to as partnership tuition savings or Partnership Scholarships. Check your eligibility for a partnership scholarship.
Scholarships are only one type of financial aid offered through the college. Other financial aid opportunities include grants, work study opportunities, and a variety of loans, including locally sponsored as well as federal loan opportunities. Clarkson College encourages students to explore all financial aid options available and to only borrow what you need to cover your educational costs.
New Student Scholarships
Gateway to Success Scholarship
The Gateway to Success Scholarship, sponsored by Nebraska Medicine, financially assists first-generation college students demonstrating academic excellence, leadership, and educational commitment. The Gateway to Success Scholarship is available to four new incoming undergraduate students per academic year.
Presidential Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarship, sponsored by Clarkson Regional Health Services, is the most prestigious award at Clarkson College available to four new incoming undergraduate healthcare professional students per academic year. The Presidential Scholarship is a competitive scholarship given to students who demonstrate exceptional academic achievement.
Commitment to Excellence Scholarship
New incoming undergraduate students are eligible to receive a Clarkson College Commitment to Excellence Scholarship. All new incoming students not receiving a Founders’ or Community Scholarship are eligible.
Application Deadlines
The Gateway to Success Scholarship and Presidential Scholarship require applications. Applications and must be submitted online through the students' Events Hub, under the Financial Aid organization, prior to the deadline. More information about accessing the Events Hub can be found here.
Scholarship applications are accepted before the following deadlines:
- Fall Start: March 1st to March 31st at 11:59 PM
- Spring Start: November 1st to November 30th at 11:59 PM
- Summer Start: February 1st to February 28th at 11:59 PM
Applicants may submit reference letters with the completed scholarship application or the reference can email their letter to [email protected].
Applications must be submitted online through the Financial Aid organization page on the Events Hub. Questions can be sent to [email protected].