Our Signature Engineering Education Program
As part of our dedication to the engineers of the future, the Foundation established the A. James Clark Scholars Program. The Clark Scholars Program has been implemented at eleven of the nation’s top engineering institutions, financially supporting students of need who exhibit strong academic and leadership potential.
Students enrolled in the program pursue a rigorous curriculum of engineering study, take at least 1-2 business classes, and participate in community service. They also attend leadership seminars and events with leaders in the field.
Our Scholars
369
Scholars Enrolled in fall 2020
11
University Partners
Clark Scholars
National Average
44%
23%
students who are underrepresented in four-year engineering degree programs
Source: 2019 American Society for Engineering Education, Engineering by the Numbers
34%
33%
first-generation college students
Source: February 2018 U.S. Department of Education, First-Generation Students: College Access, Persistence, and Postbachelor’s Outcomes
49%
24%
students who identify as women
Source: 2019 American Society for Engineering Education, Engineering by the Numbers
46%
34%
scholars eligible for Federal Pell Grants
Source: 2018-2019 provisional data collected by the U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
