Clark Scholars at UVA Engineering
About the Clark Scholars Program
The Clark Scholars Program was created by the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation as a way to invest in the next generation of engineering leaders and is focused on preparing them to solve society’s toughest problems.
UVA Engineering is one of eleven top engineering schools who are partner universities within the Clark Scholars Program Network.
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History of the Clark Scholars Program at UVA
The Clark Scholars Program was established in 2017 within UVA’s School of Engineering and Applied Science through support from the A. James & Alice B. Clark Foundation and the Bicentennial Scholars Fund from the University of Virginia to support students with strong academic and leadership potential and prepare them to be tomorrow's engineering leaders.
In 2018, UVA's Clark Scholars Program began with an initial cohort of 16 Scholars and since its creation has supported over 100 UVA Engineering students with scholarships as well as academic and experiential learning opportuntities. The Program provides for faculty and program directors and connects UVA's Clark Scholars with a vast Clark Scholars Program Network across the country.
UVA's Clark Scholars benefit from enhanced engineering training aligned with the Foundation's pillars of leadership, service, business acumen and global engagement. In partnership, UVA Engineering and the Clark Scholars Program create future engineers who are problem-solvers, prepared to be successful in their careers and to make the world a better place.
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Goals of the Clark Scholars Program
UVA Engineering's Clark Scholars Program Goals include:
- 3.4+ GPA upon graduation
- 100 percent graduation rate
- 100 percent post-graduate placement in job or graduate school
- Completion of business certificate
- Engagement in industry work or academic research experience
- Participation in service and leadership development
UVA Clark Scholars Program
The A. James Clark Scholars Program at the University of Virginia provides unique educational and financial opportunities to exceptionally talented students with financial need who otherwise may not have considered engineering education and STEM careers.