The Clark Scholars Program

The Clark Scholars Program Stevens Institute of Technology  aims to prepare students to emulate the legacy of Mr. A. James Clark—exemplified by leadership, humanitarianism, business acumen, and technical prowess—as undergraduate students and later as professionals in their field. Clark Scholars follow a rigorous technical curriculum in engineering, computer science, or cybersecurity and participate in numerous co-curricular opportunities to enhance their Stevens experience. Clark Scholars will earn a minimum of nine credit hours in leadership, business, and ethics to complement their technical and general education curriculum.

The Clark Scholars Program at Stevens is an invitation-only scholarship program for exceptional students who are traditionally underrepresented in the engineering fields and exhibit a passion for making a difference. Invitations will be extended at the time of admission. The program is only available to incoming full-time, first-year students.

Clark Scholars receive the following program benefits:

  • Access to a stipend of up to $5,000 for three undergraduate summers to support participation in one the following:
  • Research opportunities guided by a faculty advisor
  • An international experience (e.g. study, service, internship or research abroad, approved by the Office of International Programs)
  • Individualized mentoring and support from program leaders and upperclass Clark Scholars
  • Additional seminars in leadership, ethics and business
  • The option to reside with other Clark Scholars in a living- learning community
  • Opportunities to participate in community service events as a group
  • An annual cultural passport that enables Scholars to attend various artistic, musical and educational events in the NYC metropolitan area as a group
  • The option to participate in the Accelerated Master's Program, which provides the opportunity to complete a bachelor's and master's degree sequentially
  • Opportunities to connect with Clark Scholars at other universities through the Clark Scholars Program Network

Clark Scholars may remain in the program provided they maintain a 2.8 grade point average (GPA), make satisfactory academic progress toward the degree, maintain full- time status and complete the required courses. Clark Scholars must also participate in at least one co- curricular experience prior to graduation (research, international experience, and/ or internship). The cumulative GPA will be reviewed annually.