Jack Kent Cooke Foundation awards $3.3M in annual scholarships to 60 students for debt-free college

Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has named 60 high-achieving seniors as 2026 Cooke College Scholars, awarding last-dollar scholarships worth up to $55,000 annually to cover unmet college costs. Aimed at students with financial need, the program pairs the yearly $3.3 million in funding (as much as $13.2M over four years) is tethered to intensive advising, career guidance, and global opportunities. As college applications and FAFSA filings surge nationwide, the Foundation is focusing on access, helping top students to graduate debt-free.