The Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship is a highly competitive scholarship program that provides financial assistance to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who plan to attend a four-year college or university in the United States. The scholarship is designed to help students who have demonstrated excellence in academics, leadership, and extracurricular activities, but who also face significant financial barriers to attending college.
The scholarship covers up to four years of undergraduate study and can provide up to $40,000 per year in funding for tuition, fees, books, and living expenses. In addition to financial support, the scholarship also offers opportunities for academic and career advising, as well as access to internships and other enrichment activities.
The application process for the scholarship is rigorous and includes multiple rounds of review, including an initial application, semifinalist interviews, and finalist interviews. Recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship are selected based on their academic achievements, leadership potential, and financial need.
