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Class of 2026 cycle closed February 27, 2026 at noon. Next cycle expected to open January 2027 for Class of 2027 graduates.
The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program is sponsored by Clark Foundation. This program provides significant financial assistance to students pursuing post-secondary education, including certificate, associate, and baccalaureate programs. It is a cornerstone of the foundation's support for the Leatherstocking Region, awarding approximately $4 million annually to nearly 800 recipients.
Geographic focus: Leatherstocking Region, New York
Focus areas: Education, Higher Education, Vocational Training, Scholarships
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HS Seniors | Clark Foundation NEW Spring 2026 Scholarship Renewals & NEW Adult Applicants: Please contact the Clark Foundation Scholarship Office at office@clarkscholarship. org or 607-547-9927 during business hours. A new Student Portal and website will launch in 2026.
Current recipients will receive instructions by mail after March 2026. High School Class of 2026 applicants will receive guidance from their high school counselors in January 2026. Class of 2026 – Graduating High School Seniors from eligible component high schools may apply for a Clark Foundation Scholarship using the NEW online application portal linked below .
The application period for High School Seniors opens on January 5 and closes at 12:00 p. m. (NOON) on February 27, 2026.
Cherry Valley – Springfield Otsego Area Occupational Center BOCES, Milford All components of the scholarship application, including student materials, letters of reference, and transcripts submitted by school staff, must be completed and received within this application window. Applications are reviewed following the close of the application period. Applicants will be notified of their scholarship status by mail in late March.
School guidance counselors will be notified at the same time. NEW Online Student Portal: https://www. grantinterface.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Graduating high school seniors from 13 specific New York school districts (Cherry Valley-Springfield, Cooperstown, Edmeston, Gilbertsville-Mount Upton, Laurens, Milford, Morris, Mount Markham, Owen D. Young, Richfield Springs, Schenevus, Worcester, or Otsego Area Occupational Center BOCES). Adult residents of these districts for at least 10 years are also eligible (applications for adults typically open in mid-March). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Approximately $5,000 per academic year Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is February 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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