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Clark Society Endowed Scholarship

Clark Society Endowed Scholarship Information

First awarded in 1999, the Clark Society Endowed Scholarship has now supported 147 students who represent TCU with the highest degree of character and leadership. This highly competitive merit scholarship rewards students for their academic excellence and involvement during their time at TCU and encourages them to stay engaged with TCU after graduation.

 

Faculty & Staff Information

 

Know a rising senior who is an outstanding leader? Nominate your student as a 2027-2028 Clark Society Scholar!

Nominations Portal Opens Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027 

Nominations Due By Tuesday, February 2, 2027

NOTE: Please provide a detailed letter of recommendation. 
It is considered heavily in the selection process.


To qualify, students must:

  • Be a rising senior who will complete at least 85 hours by the end of the spring 2027 semester, be considered a full-time student in the fall 2027 semester and have plans to graduate in either December 2027 or May 2028
  • Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Demonstrate leadership ability and be of good character
  • Have held at least one leadership position at TCU or in the broader community
  • Be in good standing with the university
  • Have contributed in a meaningful way to the quality of life at TCU or in the broader community

Next Steps:

  • Nominated students will be invited to apply and asked to complete an online application form, including an essay and résumé.
  • Selection of the 2027-2028 recipients will be made by the Clark Society Scholarship Selection Committee in the early spring.

 


The Clark Society consists of donors who give a minimum of $1,000 to TCU annually. This group benefits TCU in all areas — from annual gifts to support the university’s greatest needs to those earmarked for athletics, from the creation of endowed scholarships to underwriting chairs and professorships in our schools and colleges.

Student Information

 

How do I qualify?

  • Be a rising senior who will complete at least 85 hours by the end of the spring 2027 semester, be considered a full-time student in the fall 2027 semester and have plans to graduate in either December 2027 or May 2028
  • Maintain at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA
  • Demonstrate leadership ability and be of good character
  • Have held at least one leadership position at TCU or the broader community
  • Be in good standing with the university
  • Have contributed in a meaningful way to the quality of life at TCU or the broader community

How do I submit an application?

  • Ask a TCU faculty or staff member to nominate you! Eligible students will be contacted by the Office of Donor Relations to submit an application after their faculty/staff nomination has been received.

What do I need to submit?

  • Nomination from a professor or TCU staff member (this must be received in order to apply)
  • Online application form
  • Essay
  • Résumé

What happens next?

  • Selection of 2027-2028 recipients will be made by the Clark Society Scholarship Selection Committee in the early spring. 

 

About the Clark Society

The Clark Society consists of donors who give a minimum of $1,000 to TCU annually. This group benefits TCU in all areas — from annual gifts to support the university’s greatest needs to those earmarked for athletics, from the creation of endowed scholarships to underwriting chairs and professorships in our schools and colleges. 

Named after TCU’s founders Addison and Randolph Clark, the Addison & Randolph Clark Society was created in 1977 to recognize the generosity of TCU’s leadership-level donors. Investments made by Clark Society members are the foundation of TCU’s tradition of excellence.   

 

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For more information, please contact Dr. Annie Cowden at 817-257-5726 or a.cowden@tcu.edu.