Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program for International Students is available for applications from interested and outstanding candidates with financial need who seek to attend and graduate from the nation’s top four-year colleges and universities.
Each award is intended to cover a significant share of the student’s educational expenses – including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. Awards vary by individual, based on the cost of tuition as well as other grants or scholarships he or she may receive.
The Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is the largest undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. In addition to the monetary award, Cooke Scholars receive comprehensive educational advising, significant cohort-based programming, and graduate school funding, as well as a thriving network of nearly 3,200 fellow Cooke Scholars and Alumni.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program for International Students, applicants are expected to meet the following conditions:
- Applicants must be international students
- Senior standing – Plan to graduate from a U.S. high school in spring 2024.
- Fall College Enrolment – Intend to enrol in an accredited four-year college beginning in fall 2024.
- GPA – Earn a minimum, cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above.
- Demonstrate Unmet Financial Need – We will consider applicants with family annual gross income up to $95,000. During the selection process, the Foundation will conduct a full financial review which will take into account all income and assets of the student and the student’s parents.
Offered Benefits
This highly competitive scholarship includes:
- Up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school
- Ability to pursue any area of study
- Personal advising about selecting a college and navigating financial aid
- Multifaceted advising about how to transition to college and maximize the college student experience.
Application Process
To be considered for Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program for international students, applicants should submit applications online. The Cooke College Scholarship Program application will open on August 24, 2023 and close on November 16, 2023.
Required Documents:
- Two Academic Recommendations
- One Counselor Recommendation
- School Report
- Transcripts
