Scholarship Name:
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The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation (“JKCF”) Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
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Scholarship Description:
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Scholarship offered through the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation to community college students.
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Award Amount:
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Up to $120,000.00
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Number of Scholarships:
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Forty-five (45) awards (approx.)
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Application Required:
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Yes
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Official Transcript Required:
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N/A
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References and Letter of Recommendations Required:
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Three (3) letters of recommendation
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Interview Required:
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Yes
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Original Essay Required:
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Yes
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Additional Requirements and Information:
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1) Min. 3.5/4.0 GPA; 2) Must be currently enrolled at an accredited U.S. community college, or be a recent community college graduate (since 2013); 3) Must reach undergraduate sophomore status NLT December 31 (annually); 4) Must plan to attend a four (4) year college or university in the Fall; 5) Demonstrated financial need; 6) Family income may not exceed $95,000; 7) Scholarship payable in the following installments: Up to $40,000.00 per academic year for up to three (3) academic years.
NOTE:
• Students who have attended a four (4) year post-secondary educational institution in the past are not eligible for this scholarship. (If you started at a four (4) year institution, but did not complete a semester of full-time study, then you may be eligible. Please contact the JKCF directly to verify your eligibility.
• To find your college representative, check: http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/undergraduate-transfer/list-of-faculty-representatives/.
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Renewable:
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Yes
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Term:
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Location:
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Nationwide (US)
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Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):
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Online application
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Additional Applicant Requirements:
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Must be a community college student or recent community college graduate
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Category (Select all that apply):
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GPA, Need-based, Merit-based, Community Service, Extracurricular Activities, School/College
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Web Site:
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http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/undergraduate-transfer/
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Point of Contact:
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
44325 Woodridge Parkway
Lansdowne, Virginia 20176
Telephone: (800) 941-3300
Facsimile: (703) 723-8030
Email: scholarships@jkcf.org
Website: http://www.jkcf.org/
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Deadline:
October 24, 2017 (NLT 12:00 p.m. ET) (receipt date)
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Note: Scholarship information is ALWAYS subject to change. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the relevant office to confirm qualification(s), requirements, deadline, and transmission mode(s) and address(es).