Jack Kent Cooke Foundation: College Scholarship Program
Scholarships can open doors for students who aspire to go to college but don't have the funds. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation's College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation's best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as access to a thriving network of nearly 3,000 fellow Cooke scholars and alumni.
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
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Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
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Ability to pursue any area of study
Eligibility Requirements - Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
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Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2024.
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Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2024.
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GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
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Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program application (exclusively through the Common App) closes November 16, 2023.
