Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — Cooke College Scholarship Program
This scholarship supports high-achieving high school seniors with financial need to attend and graduate from top four-year colleges and universities.
Key facts
- Funder
- Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
- Status
- Upcoming
- Next deadline
- November 11, 2026
- Amount
- Up to $55,000 per year
- Who can apply
- Students
- Where
- United States (national)
- Official page
- https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/
- Apply
- https://www.commonapp.org/
- Last verified
- October 13, 2026
About this funding
The Cooke College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program for high-achieving high school seniors with financial need. It provides a monetary award that can cover a significant share of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, books, and fees, potentially up to $55,000 per year. Scholars also receive comprehensive educational advising, cohort-based programming, and access to a network of alumni, with the ability to pursue any area of study. The award is 'last dollar funding' after other institutional aid and can also include graduate school funding.
Eligibility:
Complete four years of high school in the U.S., a U.S territory, or on a U.S. military base and plan to graduate in spring 2027.
Intend to enroll in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2027.
Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.75 or above.
Submit standardized test score(s) from one of the following: SAT, ACT, AP, or IB exam (no minimum score required).
Demonstrate unmet financial need, with a family annual gross income up to $95,000.
How to apply
Applications open on August 19, 2026, and must be submitted online through the Common App by November 11, 2026. Applicants need to submit two academic recommendations (one from an 11th-grade teacher), one counselor recommendation, a school report, unofficial transcripts, and standardized test scores. If chosen as a semifinalist, official transcripts may be requested later.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — Cooke College Scholarship Program?
Students
How much funding does Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — Cooke College Scholarship Program offer?
Up to $55,000 per year
When is the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — Cooke College Scholarship Program deadline?
November 11, 2026
How do I apply for Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — Cooke College Scholarship Program?
Applications open on August 19, 2026, and must be submitted online through the Common App by November 11, 2026. Applicants need to submit two academic recommendations (one from an 11th-grade teacher), one counselor recommendation, a school report, unofficial transcripts, and standardized test scores. If chosen as a semifinalist, official transcripts may be requested later.