P LANNING Y OUR
S CHOLARSHIP
A PPLICATION :
T HE J ACK K ENT C OOKE F OUNDATION
U NDERGRADUATE T RANSFER S CHOLARSHIP
S TEP O NE :
E LIGIBILITY
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Go to www.jkcf.org to review
specific criteria
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There are no exceptions to
eligibility requirements
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If you still have questions
regarding eligibility, contact :
Juan.B.Garcia@lonestar.edu
STEP TWO :
G ETTING R EADY
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This is a competitive scholarship which requires a
thoughtful and deliberate documentation of why you
are a worthy recipient of this award.
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Take a look at the current scholars to reflect on
your own accomplishments.
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Some things you should have as you work on your
application:
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A Resume
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A list of potential people you can ask for a reference
letter.
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A timeline for working on and submitting all
documentation.
STEP T HREE :
D OCUMENTATION
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Register and create a password for
your application process
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Complete the Online Application
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Request Transcripts

Request Recommendations
*Recommendations are completed
online.
S TEP T HREE :
C ONTINUED
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When requesting recommendations, keep the
following in mind:

Request recommendations from people you have
developed a relationship with and who know your
work.

Provide a resume so that the reference is aware of
your work and involvement.

Make sure the person providing the reference
letter is a good writer.

Make the request as soon as possible so that the
writer has ample time to craft a recommendation.
S TEP F OUR :
U PLOAD R EQUIRED
D OCUMENTATION
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All documentation must be submitted in
order for you to be considered.
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Upload official transcripts
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Upload required financial
documentation including:
*Tax Forms
* Student Aid Report from
2010-11 FAFSA
S TEP F IVE :
W RITING THE E SSAYS
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Essays should highlight your work and
accomplishments.

In your narrative always use specific examples.
For example: “Leadership is an important part
of my college experience, as an officer of ___I
have …….”
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Be succinct, you want to highlight as much as
you can within the word limits.

Plan to have faculty, mentors or peers review
and provide feedback for your work before the
deadline.
S TEP F IVE :
C ONTINUED
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Write/Edit/Re-write your
”Narrative Biography”
(500 word limit)
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Write/Edit/Re-write your
two required essays
(300 word limit)
S TEP S IX :
M AKE C ONTACT
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Contact your campus JKC
Faculty Representative and
make an appointment to
meet and discuss your
application.
http://www.lonestar.edu/jackkentcooke.htm
S TEP S EVEN :
R EVISE AND S UBMIT

Revise your essays, upload,
and save the completed
application.

Notify your campus Faculty
Representative that your
application is complete no
later than January 19, 2011.