JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION (JKCF)
UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
SUCCESSFUL STUDENT “TO DO” LIST
1. Visit the website: www.JKCF.org, note the Deadline Date and Time (the time is listed as
Eastern Standard Time [+3 hours from California], plan to submit your application a day
early.
2. Go to: Scholarship Programs - Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship and read: How to
Apply
3. Do you meet the Eligibility requirements?
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Cumulative 3.5 – 4.0 GPA, based on GPA from all undergraduate schools attended.
Academic record lists achievement and determination in line with aspirations
Sophomore status: will have sufficient credits to transfer to 4-yr college in the fall; or
are a recent graduate (within 5 years) planning to attend a 4-yr college for the first time
in the fall
Achievement: show high academic performance or steady improvement, including
rigorous curriculum and/or Honors courses, member of Honors, Phi Theta Kappa, on
the President’s List, and/or received special awards.
Unmet Financial Need: Educational costs are greater than the total amount of grants
or scholarships, insufficient student and family income to meet education cost. Plans to
complete FAFSA in January prior to transfer
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Desire to engage in and contribute to the world. Have engaged in purposeful and
meaningful commitment to others evidenced by participation in volunteer/community
service activities, developed programs, tools, products to help others, completed
research into important issues, or created works of art to share with others.
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Persistence and determination in achieving goals, demonstrates intellectual curiosity.
Have
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Self-Confidence/positive self-esteem, believes in oneself, takes appropriate risks, feels
comfortable in seeking help and getting advice.
4. Identify two (2) Recommenders who can provide substantive assessment and
thoughtful observations of your achievements, knows you well.
 First person must be an academic professional at MiraCosta College, an advisor,
instructor, or professor, well acquainted with your work and character.
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Second person may be an academic professional at MiraCosta College, instructor,
professor, advisor, or other person well acquainted with your work and character
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You enter your recommenders' email addresses into the online application, and they will
be sent an email with a link to access the required form.
JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION (JKCF)
UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP
SUCCESSFUL STUDENT “TO DO” LIST
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5. Gather your Federal tax returns from the previous three (3) years
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If you are under 30 years of age at the time of the application deadline, Financial
Information is required from both of your biological or adoptive parents regardless of the
applicant’s dependent or independent status.
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If the applicant’s parents are not married to each other, there is a separate form for
each parent.
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If there is only one parent (the second parent is deceased, unknown, or missing), then
the sole parent must complete the form.
6. Order Official Transcripts from all colleges attended within the last 15 years. An
application that does not include transcripts from all colleges will be considered incomplete.
7. Register and Start the application right away.
8. Short Answers and Essays.
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Note the required length is listed as “characters” not “words.”
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Essays should show logical reasoning, ability to construct a strong and well-crafted
argument, and ability to evaluate information and opinions in a systematic, purposeful,
and efficient manner
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Visit the MiraCosta Writing Center for assistance.
9. Questions? Read the JKCF Facts And Questions (FAQs) before calling
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarship-programs/undergraduate-transfer/faqs/
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JKCF call center: .800.941.3300 or email Scholarships@JKCF.org
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MiraCosta Scholarship office: 790.795.6751, ddanielewicz@miracosta.edu