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Cooke Alum William Tarpeh Awarded 2025 MacArthur Fellowship
Alumni

Cooke Alum William Tarpeh Awarded 2025 MacArthur Fellowship

 

Cooke Scholar Alum William Tarpeh has been announced as a 2025 MacArthur Fellow. The MacArthur Fellowship, also referred to as a “genius grant,” is a prestigious award of $800,000 presented to “extraordi...

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Understanding College Decision Types: What They Mean for You
College Scholarship Program

Understanding College Decision Types: What They Mean for You

As a high school senior, navigating the college application process can feel overwhelming—especially when you're faced with terms like Early Decision, Rolling Admission, or Regular Decision. Each option has its own ru...

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How to Build Your College List
College Scholarship Program

How to Build Your College List

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90 Community College Students Awarded Transfer Scholarships to Attend Four-Year Institutions
Press Release

90 Community College Students Awarded Transfer Scholarships to…

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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Awards College Scholarships to 70 High School Seniors
College Scholarship Program

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Awards College Scholarships to 70 High School Seniors

In its 25th anniversary year, the Foundation awards scholarships amid the rising number of college applicants and growing affordability concerns

LANSDOWNE, VIRGINIA (APRIL 8, 2025) – The Jack Kent Cooke Foundat...

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March 2025 Newsletter
Cooke Chronicle

March 2025 Newsletter

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In its 25th year, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Names 467 Semifinalists for Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship
Press Release

In its 25th year, the Jack Kent Cooke…

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The Power of Asking for Help: How Guidance and Courage Transformed My Academic Future
Cooke Scholars

The Power of Asking for Help: How Guidance…

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