CLC Scholars Program

As a CLC Scholar, you get:

• a scholarship for up to 15 academic credit hours for each fall and spring semester. The scholarship covers in-district tuition. It does not cover summer classes or personal enrichment courses.
• counseling and advising assistance
• help finding scholarships and applying to universities
• hands-on academic experiences, research projects and activities

Admission to the CLC Scholars Program is selective.

To be considered, you must

• complete the application (PDF)
• write an essay
• have a personal interview
• submit required forms, transcripts and other materials

Successful applicants are personable, dynamic and diverse individuals. They are curious about contemporary issues and thrive in a discussion-based environment. They show leadership and volunteer in and out of school.

The deadline for priority consideration is May 15, 2026. This is when the application and all supporting materials are due.

The CLC Scholars Program is for students who

• are full time
• enrolled in both fall and spring semesters
• plan to get an associate degree from CLC
• have no more than 60 college credits, including high school transfer credits

You also must meet the grade requirements. Doing so does not guarantee admission to the program.

If entering CLC as a freshman, you need a high school GPA of 3.5 or higher to apply for admission to the CLC Scholars Program.

If you are a current CLC student, you need:

• a CLC GPA of 3.5 or higher based on at least 12 academic credit hours
• an ACT composite score of 25 or above (highly recommended but not required)
• an SAT composite score of 1200 or above (highly recommended but not required)