How long am I eligible to apply for the award?

Generally, you have four years from the time you graduate from your undergraduate degree institution to apply for the Cooke Graduate Scholarship. For the 2026-2027 application cycle, Scholars who graduated after October 2022 are eligible.

There is an exception to the four-year window: If you applied for, but did not receive, the 2026 Cooke Graduate Scholarship, you may be eligible to apply for the 2027 Cooke Graduate Scholarship, even if you exceed the four years of eligibility.

If you would like to discuss your eligibility, please contact the Foundation (gradscholars@jkcf.org).