Jake Kent Foundation Scholarship

High School students
Written By First Gen Empower
 

Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.

 

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Eligibility

  • Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring XXXX

  • Fall College Enrollment – Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2021.

  • GPA – Earn a 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.

  • Test Policy – This year, the Cooke Foundation will not require applicants to submit test scores for the College Scholarship Program application, and we will be “test blind” in the review process.

Award

  • Up to $40,000 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

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