Jack Kent Cooke College Scholarship

Funder: Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Amount: Up to $55,000.00 up to $55,000 per year, last-dollar award supplementing institutional aid

Status: upcoming | Deadline: 2026-08-19

Type: scholarship | Scope: national

One of the nation's largest undergraduate scholarships. Provides up to $55,000 per year for high-achieving, financially limited high school seniors — including homeschooled students — to attend top four-year colleges. Includes educational advising and graduate school funding.

Eligibility

High school seniors (homeschoolers eligible), minimum unweighted GPA 3.75, SAT/ACT/AP/IB scores required, maximum household income $95,000. Must apply during senior year (no gap years).

Eligibility criteria:

• grade: 12th grade / HS senior — Must be in senior year
• income: 95000 — Maximum annual gross household income
• other: GPA 3.75 unweighted — Plus SAT/ACT/AP/IB scores

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Sources:

• Jack Kent Cooke Foundation — College Scholarship Program

Grant information is provided for informational purposes. Always verify details with the funder's official website before applying.