Program

Young Scholars Program

Organization

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation

Opportunity Type

Scholarship

About the Program

The Foundation's Young Scholars Program is designed to nurture exceptional students who have demonstrated, through academic excellence and extracurricular activities, that they have the potential to excel. Students apply for the program in 7th grade, enter the program in 8th grade, and continue through high school.

The Young Scholars Program provides the most personalized, generous scholarship experience in the nation. The Foundation works closely with Scholars and their families to construct a tailored educational program that includes, but is not limited to, support for summer programs, distance learning courses, and music and art instruction. Some Young Scholars attend a private school if none of their public school options adequately serve their academic potential; however, many stay in their public schools.

The Young Scholars Program application is available to students only during their 7thgrade year. The application opens in mid-January and closes in April. The applications are reviewed April through August, and final notifications are made in early fall of the applicant’s 8th grade year. 

Application Deadline

April (The application opens in January and closes in April)

Application Website

www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/young-scholars/how-to-apply/#Who can apply?

Scholarship Amount

Renewable?

Yes

Description

To be eligible for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

• Grade level – Entering 8th grade in the fall of 2015.
• Academics – Since the beginning of 6th grade, have earned grades of all or mostly A's in school with no C's or below in core academic subjects (English/language arts, math, science, social studies/history).*
• Testing – The official score report from the applicant’s state standardized testing. If the applicant has taken the SAT or ACT through a regional talent center, he/she should also submit those score reports.
• Income – Family income does not exceed $95,000. The average family income of entering Young Scholars is approximately $25,000. In recent years nearly all Young Scholars have come from families with incomes below $60,000.
• Location – Reside in the U.S. or a U.S. territory and plan to attend high school in the U.S.

Open to residents of:

Open to students attending school in:

First Generation College Students

Year in School

• 7th Grade

Enrollment Status

• Full time

Citizenship

• Citizenship status not considered

Other Details

• Merit-based
• Needs-based

Keywords

Contact

jkcf@ScholarshipAmerica.org

Organization Website

www.jkcf.org/scholarships/young-scholars-program/

Organization Address

44325 Woodridge Parkway
Lansdowne, VA 20176

Organization Phone

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