Think Big. Work Hard. Achieve. - Jack Kent Cooke Foundation€¦ · Service to Others Demonstrate...
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Think Big.Work Hard.
Achieve.
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Cooke College Scholarship Program
Overview SessionFall 2018
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Who are Cooke Scholars?
93%A highly competitive college or university
ATTEND3.86
Unweighted GPA during high school
AVERAGE83%Through civic or
community service during high school
GIVE BACK
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• Attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities
• Gain the skills, networks, knowledge, and confidence to excel in college
Program Goals
• Connect with peers and mentors who support academic success and development of expertise
• Get prepared for post-gradate opportunities: career and/or graduate school
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Program Experience
Receive up to $40,000 per year to attend a four-year college or university
Receive personalized advising about selecting a college, transitioning to college,
and maximizing the college experience
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Educational Adviser
The educational adviser’s role includes:• Conducting regular check-ins and making
campus visits.• Helping navigate campus resources.• Helping connect to mentors, internships, and
fellowship opportunities.• Creating academic support plans.• Supporting the graduate school application
process.
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Active Scholars Network
Cooke Scholars attend colleges and universities spanning the country and
globe.
Each year, the Foundation hosts a Scholars Weekend event attended by
approximately 300 Cooke Scholars.
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Continuing Support
Eligible to apply for graduate school funding
Exposure to thriving network of Cooke Scholar alumni for college and career
guidance
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Eligibility
- Graduating from a U.S. high school in spring 2019
- Enrolling in a four-year college in fall 2019
- Cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
- SAT score of 1200+ or ACT score of 26+
- Demonstrate unmet financial need
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Application Components
- Common Application
- Finances
- Recommendations
- Testing
- Contacts
- Family
- Activities and Honors
- College Plans
- Writing
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Selection Criteria
Academic AchievementPersistenceLeadership
Service to OthersDemonstrate Unmet Financial Need
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Timeline
Application opens:
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Application closes:
Tuesday, November 20, 2018
Semifinalists announced:
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Recipients announced:
Monday, April 15, 2019
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Additional Help and InfoQuestions about the Common App
appsupport.commonapp.org
Questions about the Program and Eligibility
www.jkcf.org/college
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