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💰 Clarkson University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
In-State Awards
$500-$30,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$30,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$500-$2,000 total

Clarkson University offers 10 merit scholarships. Awards run $500-$30,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $58,058, students receiving the largest award pay about $28,058 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Clarkson University

Tuition & fees
$58,058
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Largest annual award
$30,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$28,058/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $18,252), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Clarkson University's website
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Other scholarships at Clarkson University (10)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Alumni Family Award
$500 one-time
A $500 scholarship for students who have a sibling, aunt, uncle, or cousin who attended Clarkson.
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Alumni Legacy Award
$1,000 one-time
A $1,000 scholarship for students who have a parent or grandparent who attended Clarkson.
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Clarkson Achievement Awards
$30,000/yr
An annual scholarship renewable for up to four years for qualified students who demonstrate leadership and outstanding academic achievement, nominated by high school guidance counselors.
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Clarkson Leadership Awards
$30,000/yr
An annual scholarship renewable for up to four years for qualified students who demonstrate leadership and outstanding academic achievement, nominated by high school guidance counselors.
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Early Decision Incentive Scholarship
$2,000/yr
An additional scholarship of $2,000 per year for four years for students who apply and are admitted via Early Decision.
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Heintzelman Cape Cod Scholars Program
$12,500/yr
A scholarship program providing $12,500 per year for up to four years to high-achieving Cape Cod high school students.
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Holcroft Alumni Recognition Awards
$500/yr
An award of $500 per year based on strong potential for success and the recommendation of a Clarkson alumnus or alumna.
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Honors Program Scholarship
$2,000 one-time
A scholarship of up to $2,000 for students accepted into the highly competitive Honors Program.
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Project Lead the Way Scholarship
$2,000 one-time
A $2,000 scholarship for select high school seniors who have completed at least three Project Lead the Way courses and have a minimum average of 88.
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Solinsky Engineers Program
$5,000/yr
An annual award of $5,000 for up to four years for top first-year engineering students who apply.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Clarkson University

Early Decision
12/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about Clarkson University scholarships

How much merit aid does Clarkson University give?

Published awards range $500-$30,000/yr. Clarkson University lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

Does Clarkson University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$30,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Clarkson University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 52% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Clarkson University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 01/15/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Clarkson University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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