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An adult who knows the applicant personally (not a parent or relative),
such as: a mentor; coach; extracurricular instructor; teacher (past or
present); scout leader; pastor or church leader; or camp counselor. This
person should also be well-acquainted with the applicant’s performance
and character.
Selection Criteria
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation reviews each Young Scholars Program
application individually with the assistance of a panel of national
education experts. Among the criteria used in the selection process are:
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High academic ability and achievement: Strong
academic record, academic awards and honors, and substantive assessments
by educators providing confidential recommendations. We consider grades
(typically mostly A's), achievement test scores, participation in
available honors or advanced courses, commitment to learning, and work
ethic.
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Unmet financial need: Limited family income and
insufficient funds to cover significant out-of-pocket education-related
expenses. The average family income of our previous class of Cooke Young
Scholars was approximately $25,000.
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Persistence: Determination and perseverance in the
face of challenges, ability to set and remain focused on goals and to
put in the effort needed to meet those goals in the face of obstacles.
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Leadership: Able to positively influence others and take initiative in various circumstances (family, community, school, church, etc.).
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Service to others: Purposeful and meaningful
commitment to others which may be evidenced by participation in
volunteer/community service activities.
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