Essay Prompts

The application essay prompts are provided below, allowing students to work on essays prior to
the opening of the online application.

Research Interests

1. Describe your primary research interests and potential project ideas, being very specific; this will help with matching you to a research professor. (2,000 characters including spaces)
2. Optional - Describe your secondary research interest, being very specific. (2,000
   characters including spaces)

Personal Essays

1. Tell the Selection Committee about yourself and your reasons for applying to the Clark
   Scholarship Program. Please include your future goals and how becoming a Clark Scholar
   would contribute to achieving those goals. (2,000 characters including spaces)
2. Tell us about your most fulfilling service experience. This can be through an organization within or outside school. (1,500 characters including spaces)