Does the Foundation allow the use of generative AI tools to complete my application?

The Cooke Foundation expects that your application responses are wholly your own. We require that the information you submit in this application (including essays, short answers, and personal statements) is truthful and written from your unique perspective. It will not help your application if you use generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) tools such as ChatGPT to tell your story, as the output tends to be generic and will not allow Cooke application reviewers to gain an understanding of who you are. However, we recognize that Gen AI is a tool, and could be useful in preparing some aspects of your application.

The Foundation asks applicants to report any AI usage in the application. You will see a place to do this in the application.