Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program 2025 for High-Achieving High School Seniors (Up to $55,000 per Year)

Deadline: To be announced (typically early November each year)
Award Amount: Up to $55,000 per year
Open To: High school seniors with exceptional academic achievement and demonstrated financial need
Provider: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

About the Scholarship

The Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship Program is one of the most prestigious undergraduate scholarships in the United States. It supports high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who plan to attend the nation’s top four-year colleges and universities.

This highly competitive award provides comprehensive financial support and personalized educational advising to help recipients thrive both academically and personally.

Scholarship Benefits

• Up to $55,000 per year to cover tuition, living expenses, books, and required fees

• Personalized college advising on selecting institutions and managing financial aid

• Ongoing support to help students adjust to and succeed in college

• Eligibility for Cooke Internship and Graduate Awards after completing the undergraduate program

Program Highlights

• 3.98 average unweighted GPA among selected scholars

• 93% held leadership roles in clubs or school activities

• 89% participated in civic or community service during high school

• Scholars attend institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and Princeton

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Be high school seniors graduating in spring 2026 (for the 2026 entry year).

• Plan to enroll full-time in an accredited four-year college in fall 2026.

• Have a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.

• Demonstrate significant financial need (family income up to $95,000 annually, with most recipients under $65,000).

Application Components

• Academic transcripts and standardized test scores (if applicable)

• Essays and short responses

• Teacher recommendations

• Detailed financial information

• Documentation of extracurricular and leadership activities

Deadline:

Application typically closes early November 2025.

Apply Here:

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation – College Scholarship Program

Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship 2025 – Up to $55,000/Year for High-Achieving Students

Apply for the Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship 2025 and receive up to $55,000 per year toward your undergraduate degree. Open to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need.