| Who is eligible? | Must be a college senior or recent graduate, have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 3.5 or better, and must be nominated by the undergraduate institution. Focus on academic achievement, unmet financial need, leadership, critical thinking, and appreciation for the arts and humanities. |
| When is the Deadline? |
Marist Deadline: April 17, 2006 Jack Kent Cooke Deadline: May 1, 2006 |
| Description | The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Graduate Scholarship Program will award approximately 35 scholarships to college seniors or recent graduates to attend graduate programs in fall 2004. Awards are renewed annually, up to six years, and the maximum total award per year is $50,000. |
| How Do I Apply? | The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Faculty Representative at their undergraduate institution must nominate candidates for this scholarship. |
| Essay(s): | Narrative Autobiography |
| What happens after I submit an application? | All applicants are notified of their status in mid-July. |
| What's next? | All Cooke Scholars are required to attend the Jack Kent Cooke Scholars Weekend, August 6-8, 2004. |
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is a private, independent foundation, established by Jack Kent Cooke to help young people of exceptional promise reach their full potential through education. The Foundation identifies and supports young people of special intelligence, application, deportment, and character who have financial need and demonstrated excellence in academic endeavors and extracurricular activities. The Foundation's scholarships are the largest and among the most competitive in the country.
The Foundation's programs intend to bridge gaps where insufficient financial support exists: for seniors moving on to graduate study or for community college students transferring to four-year schools.
For more information visit the: The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Website
