Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship
Scholarship Overview: High-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s top four-year colleges and universities
Application Available: August 24, 2024
Deadline Date: November 14, 2024
Scholarship Details:
The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend 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 a thriving network of nearly 3,200 fellow Cooke Scholars and Alumni.
Applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2024.
- Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2024.
- GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with a maximum annual gross income of $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new College Scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $34,000. 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 application for this scholarship can be found on Common App. Please be sure to add Jack Kent Cooke Foundation as one of the “schools” you are applying to in order to access the scholarship. Below are a list of application requirements:
- Two Academic Recommendations (One recommendation must be from an 11th grade teacher in a core academic subject)
- One Counselor Recommendation
- School Report
- Transcripts
Application Requirements: Essay, Letter(s) of Recommendation, Minimum GPA, Transcript
Award Amount: Up to $55,000 per year
Award Details:
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
Ability to pursue any area of study
Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid
Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the college student experience
Website/URL: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/
Scholarship Manager Information:
Contact Email: scholarships@jkcf.org
Additional Contact & Submission Information:
Our scholarship can be found on Common App. Please be sure to add Jack Kent Cooke Foundation as one of the “schools” you are applying to in order to access the scholarship. Please be sure to “submit” your application to be considered.
Filters:
Eligibility: Financial Need, Undocumented
Areas of Study: Open to All
Applicant’s Current Education Level: High School Senior