Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship
The Jack Kent Cooke scholarship is open to students who are graduating, or who are recent graduates (since May 2001) of a U.S. college or university. Graduates do not need to be U.S. citizens. Recipients are awarded up to $50,000 a year for up to six years to cover tuition and expenses.
Duke may nominate two seniors or recent graduates
for this award.
Eligibility
- be a college senior or recent graduate (since May 2001)
- have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent)
- plan to begin a full-time graduate degree program at an accredited university in the fall
- be nominated by Duke
Selection Criteria:
- academic ability and achievement
- unmet financial need
- will to succeed
- leadership and public service
- critical-thinking ability
- application for or participation in the arts and humanities
Official web site
http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org
