About Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program:
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program is a fully funded undergraduate scholarship opportunity for American students. It offers up to $55,000 per year, college planning support, ongoing advising, and networking opportunities within the Cooke Scholar community. The program aims to support high-achieving high school seniors with financial need in attending and graduating from the top four-year colleges and universities in the nation.
Application Deadline:
The deadline for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program is November 16, 2023. Applications for the program will open on August 24, 2023.
Scholarship Details:
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Institutions: American colleges and universities
- Study Location: USA
- Scholarship Coverage:
- The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship provides up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.
- Scholars have the opportunity to pursue any area of study.
- The scholarship also includes personal advising on college selection and navigating financial aid.
- Scholars receive multifaceted advising to help them transition to college and maximize their college student experience.
Eligibility Criteria:
To be eligible for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program, candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Country: USA
- Senior standing: Applicants must plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2024.
- Fall College Enrollment: Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college starting in fall 2023.
- GPA: Maintain a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Income: Demonstrate unmet financial need. The foundation considers applicants with family income up to $95,000. The previous year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.
Application Process:
To apply for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program, follow these instructions:
- Apply online on the official website.
- Complete the application form and provide the required information and documents.
Benefits and Opportunities:
- The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program offers fully funded scholarships to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need.
- Scholars can receive up to $55,000 per year to cover their educational expenses.
- They have the freedom to pursue their desired area of study at accredited four-year colleges or universities in the USA.
- Scholars receive personalized advising on college selection and financial aid.
- They also benefit from comprehensive guidance on transitioning to college and maximizing their college experience.
- Scholars have the opportunity to network with a thriving community of over 2,800 fellow Cooke Scholars and alumni.
For further information about the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program, please visit the official website.
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