Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is a competitive undergraduate scholarship for high‑achieving high school seniors with financial need who plan to attend accredited four‑year colleges and universities in the United States. The program provides significant coverage of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, books, and required fees, and offers personalized advising for college selection and financial aid. It supports study in any field at an accredited undergraduate institution. The scholarship targets students preparing to enroll full‑time in a bachelor's degree program.

Personalized advising.

High school seniors planning to graduate from a U.S. high school who intend to enroll full‑time in an accredited four‑year college, with a minimum cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75; families with annual gross income up to $95,000 are considered.

Apply via Common App with two academic recommendations, one counselor recommendation through the Common App (or principal/school official if no counselor), submission of a School Report or School Profile and unofficial transcripts; official transcripts may be requested at semifinalist stage.