Am I eligible to apply?

To be considered for the Young Scholars Program, the applicant must meet the following eligibility requirements:

-Currently in 7^th grade and/or entering 8^th grade in the fall of 2026.

-Since the beginning of 6^th grade, earned grades of all or mostly As in school, with no Cs or below in core academic subjects (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies/History).

– Demonstrate unmet financial need. Applicants with a family adjusted gross income (AGI) up to $95,000 are eligible to apply. 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. The median family adjusted gross income of last year’s entering cohort of Cooke Young Scholars was approximately $36,800.

– Currently attending middle school in the U.S. and planning to attend high school in the U.S.