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Cooke College Scholarship Program

Last verified 2 November 2026 by the Scholarships for Africans editorial team

Partial funding · undergraduate · study in United States or other accredited destination · offered by Jack Kent Cooke Foundation. Up to USD 55,000/year last-dollar after institutional aid for tuition, living, books, required fees; amount individualized. Funding exclusions and conditions: See covera

Provider
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
Host country
United States or other accredited destination
Deadline
2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated

Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
US citizenship not required. US residence and four years of US high-school attendance are mandatory. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants. Audience: Host-country residence or schooling required Host-country residence or schooling required. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants.
Funding
PARTIAL
Study level
Undergraduate
Deadline
2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated

Key eligibility criteria

  • US citizenship not required. US residence and four years of US high-school attendance are mandatory.
  • US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US
  • No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
  • US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants.
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Recorded funding information

  • PARTIAL

About the Cooke College Scholarship Program (2026)

## Award Up to USD 55,000/year last-dollar after institutional aid for tuition, living, books, required fees; amount individualized. Funding exclusions and conditions: See coverage and eligibility; no extra benefit inferred. ## How to apply Application status: Current call recorded as open at the source-check time. Official FAQs explicitly waive US citizenship; US 4-year schooling restriction still applies. Deadline: 2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated Only directly stated dates/times/timezones are retained. The full deadline text controls priority dates, document deadlines and route-specific exceptions. Official programme: https://www.jkcf.org/our-scholarships/college-scholarship-program/how-to-apply/ Application instructions: https://apply.commonapp.org/ > Always confirm final requirements and deadlines on the official scholarship website before applying.

Funding information

The funding information below is recorded in this listing; it does not establish additional covered components. Check amounts, caps, exclusions and conditions on the official source.

  • PARTIAL

Cooke College Scholarship Program eligibility

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  • US citizenship not required. US residence and four years of US high-school attendance are mandatory.
  • US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US
  • No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply.
  • US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants.
  • Audience: Host-country residence or schooling required
  • Host-country residence or schooling required. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants.

Cooke College Scholarship Program document information

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    How to apply for the Cooke College Scholarship Program 2026

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    1. 1
      Listed application information

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    2. 2
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://apply.commonapp.org/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    3. 3
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: US citizenship not required. US residence and four years of US high-school attendance are mandatory. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants. Audience: Host-country residence or schooling required Host-country residence or schooling required. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    4. 4
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: 2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Cooke College Scholarship Program deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated. This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

      If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

    5. Provider deadline
      2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated

      Provider deadline information: 2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated. Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Cooke College Scholarship Program?+

    US citizenship not required. US residence and four years of US high-school attendance are mandatory. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants. Audience: Host-country residence or schooling required Host-country residence or schooling required. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants.

    What funding does the Cooke College Scholarship Program offer?+

    Listed funding: PARTIAL. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: 2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated. Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    https://apply.commonapp.org/ Consult https://apply.commonapp.org/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: US citizenship not required. US residence and four years of US high-school attendance are mandatory. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US No numeric age limit stated in reviewed summary; course-stage limits may apply. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants. Audience: Host-country residence or schooling required Host-country residence or schooling required. US/territory resident; all 4 high-school years in US; spring 2027 senior graduate; citizenship NOT required; unweighted GPA 3.75; SAT/ACT/AP/IB score; household income<=USD 95 k and need; no GED/gap-year applicants.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: 2026-11-11; time/timezone not stated. Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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