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APPLICATIONS/RENEWALS

New Online Student Portal

The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program (CFSP) is pleased to introduce a new online student portal for both applicants and current recipients. All applications, renewals, and updates will now be completed through this system.

Getting Started

👉 https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=clarkscholarship

New Applicants (Never Received a Clark Scholarship)

If you have not previously received a Clark Foundation Scholarship:

  • Create a new student account in the portal
  • Use your personal email address (do not use a school email address)
  • Follow the prompts to set up your login credentials

Returning Applicants (All Previous Scholarship Recipients)

If you have previously received a Clark Foundation Scholarship, your previous award summaries and contact information has been migrated to the new student portal.

  1. Enter your personal email address
    • Use the same email from your most recent renewal interview
  2. Select “Forgot your Password?” and follow the prompts to create a new password and access your account

If your EMAL ADDRESS is NOT RECOGNIZED in the student portal:

  • Complete the Email Change Request Form at the bottom of this page
  • Allow 2–3 days for processing
  • You will receive a confirmation email once your email address update is complete
  • Then return to the portal and log in using the updated email address and the “Forgot Password” prompt

Choosing Your Application

  1. Log in to the student portal
  2. Click “See Opportunities”
  3. Select one of the three applications

You will see the following application options in the portal, after clicking on “SEE OPPORTUNITIES”. Review each one carefully and choose the option that applies to you.

Option 1: High School Seniors (Class of 2026)
👉 Choose this if you are currently completing your SENIOR academic year in one of our partner school districts.

(screenshot of application option for Graduating High School Seniors in the student portal; not a live link. Look for this on the “Opportunities” page in the student portal.)

 

Option 2: Renewal Application (CFSP 2026–2027)
👉 Choose this if you are:

  • A current or past recipient seeking to RENEW your previously awarded scholarship for your current undergraduate or graduate degree for the upcoming Summer, Fall, and/or Spring terms.
  • PLEASE NOTE: You should not submit this RENEWAL APPLICATION unless you have the latest unofficial transcript ready to attach as a PDF. If you are enrolled for the Spring 2026 term, you should wait until the spring term grades are finalized at the completion of the semester.

 

Renewal application screenshot on the Clark Foundation Scholarship online portal

(screenshot of application option for RENEWAL Application in the student portal; not a live link. Look for this on the “Opportunities” page in the student portal.)

 

Option 3: General Application (CFSP 2026–2027)
👉 Choose this if you:

  • Have not previously received a Clark Scholarship in the past for your undergraduate degree, OR
  • Are a past recipient applying for a NEW Graduate degree
  • PLEASE NOTE: You should not submit this GENERAL APPLICATION unless you have the latest unofficial transcript ready to attach as a PDF. If you are enrolled for the Spring 2026 term, you should wait until the spring term grades are finalized at the completion of the semester.

 

General application screenshot on the Clark Foundation Scholarship online portal

(screenshot of application option for GENERAL Application in the student portal; not a live link. Look for this on the “Opportunities” page in the student portal.)

 

  1. Click “Apply”
  2. Complete and submit your application

If corrections are needed, your application will be returned through the portal for revision.

📌 Important: Check your email and the portal regularly for updates and official communications.

Interview Requirement

All applicants and renewing students must schedule an in-person interview on an annual basis using the Calendly link. The interview link and requirements are listed within the application you select.  Calendly LINK here

Summer Semester Funding

Students enrolling in 12 or more credit hours during the summer term may indicate this within their chosen application and are encouraged to complete the application in advance of the deadline for a Summer term.

📌 Summer awards cannot be issued after May 31

Required Annual Renewal

Scholarships must be renewed each year through the completion of your previously approved degree. Recipients must complete:

  • Renewal Application: Submitted through the student portal
  • Interview: At least one in-person interview per academic year (Calendly LINK)
  • Unofficial Transcript(s): Submitted through the student portal

Transfers and Withdrawals

If you transfer or withdraw from your institution after your award has been issued, you are required to notify the scholarship office immediately at (607) 547-9927.

  • Contact your school to return the check to our office
  • A replacement will not be issued until funds are received

Degree Completion

After completing your degree, please schedule an exit interview with the scholarship office to finalize records and discuss future opportunities. (Calendly LINK)

Award Distribution & Important Dates

Award checks are mailed directly to the school designated by the student on their application. All application requirements for the term(s) requested must be completed and approved before the following deadlines. Please review the timelines and deadlines below to ensure timely processing of your application.

Summer Term

  • Deadline: Summer award checks will not be issued after May 31

Fall Term

  • First Week of July: Award checks begin mailing for graduating high school seniors
  • Last Week of July: Fall term award checks for all other award recipients begin to be issued to institutions
  • Deadline: Fall award checks will not be issued after September 30

Spring Term

  • First Week of December: Spring term award checks for all recipients begin to be issued to institutions
  • Deadline: Spring award checks will not be issued after January 31

Contact the CFSP office with inquiries. (607) 547-9927

 

EMAIL CHANGE REQUEST FORM

This process is intended ONLY FOR APPLICANTS WHO NEED TO UPDATE THE EMAIL ADDRESS associated with their student portal. If you are currently enrolled in an academic term, please wait until the term has been completed before submitting a renewal application, as it requires the upload of your most recent transcript.

Thank you for filling out this form to request a change of email address for The Clark Foundation Scholarship Program (CFSP) Online Student Portal. You must provide the information requested below for CFSP to reset your email address in your online portal account.

Please allow 2-3 business days for your request to be completed. CFSP will send an email message (from administrator@grantinterface.com) to the email address you provide to confirm the email address change has been made. If you have not received an email reply from CFSP within 2–3 business days (and you have checked your spam/junk mail folder as well as your inbox), please call us at 607-547-9927.


    (Please note this must be a permanent, personal email address, NOT a school or college email address.)

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    Clark Foundation Scholarship Program | P.O. Box 427
    19 Main Street, Cooperstown, NY 13326 | (607) 547-9927

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