Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Program – Financial Aid for College Success

Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship for Undergraduates – Generous Funding for Academic Excellence

Table of Content

Overview of Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Benefits of Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
Application Process and Important Dates

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship is one of the most prestigious and generous scholarship programs available to high-achieving students in the United States. Established to support exceptional students with financial need, the scholarship aims to help them achieve their educational goals and contribute to their communities. This scholarship offers more than just financial aid—it provides a holistic support system to ensure that recipients have the resources they need to thrive in higher education and beyond.

Benefits

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship provides the recipient with:

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

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible Countries: USA
Senior standing: Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2025.
Fall College Enrollment: Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2025.
GPA: Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
Income: Demonstrate unmet financial need. We will consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation reviews each College Scholarship Program application individually with the assistance of a committee of educational professionals from across the nation. The criteria used in the selection process are:
- Academic ability and achievement: Maintains a strong academic record and receives outstanding recommendations from teachers, shows a desire to be challenged, and demonstrates enthusiasm for learning. Eligible applicants must have a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5.
- Leadership: Motivates others, takes initiative, and contributes positively to the community.
- Persistence: Exhibits determination when faced with obstacles, goal-oriented, and confronts challenges with an ability to adapt to change.
- Unmet financial need: We consider applicants with family income up to $95,000. Last year’s cohort of new college scholarship recipients had a median family income of approximately $35,000.

Application Process

Complete the Online Application: The application is available through the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s official website. Applicants must create an account and complete the online application, which includes personal details, academic information, and financial need.
Submit Transcripts and Test Scores: Applicants must submit their high school or college transcripts, along with standardized test scores (if applicable).
Essays and Personal Statements: A major part of the application process involves writing essays and personal statements that demonstrate the applicant’s academic and personal achievements, aspirations, and reasons for seeking the scholarship. This is your chance to show who you are beyond the numbers and statistics.
Letters of Recommendation: Applicants are required to submit 2-3 letters of recommendation from teachers, mentors, or other adults who can speak to their academic performance, leadership qualities, and community involvement.
Review and Selection: The selection process is rigorous, with a committee reviewing applications based on academic merit, financial need, extracurricular involvement, and personal statements. Finalists are invited for interviews.

Important Dates

See the table below for the full Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship timeline.

Date	Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Event
August 24, 2023	Application opens. Apply online in the Common App.
November 16, 2023	Application submission deadline.
January 2024	Semifinalists are announced. All applicants will be notified of their status via email.
March 2024	Scholarship recipients are announced. All semifinalists will be notified of their status via email

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Scholarship at Uniplus Global to apply