The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation announced 15 Lone Star College students were recognized as semifinalists for its highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship.
“Lone Star College had far and away more semifinalists named than any other college in Texas,” said Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., LSC chancellor. “This level of achievement is not only a testament to our students, but also to our faculty and staff who are helping prepare these remarkable scholars.”
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The 15 LSC semifinalists are…
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LSC-CyFair Brayan Gutierrez Brianna Jarvis
LSC-Montgomery Mariana Gracia Leon Alejandra Rodriguez Quevedo
LSC-North Harris Daysi Duarte Benito Annie Huynh Hayden Nguyen |
LSC-Tomball Rachel Aquino Elise Chouinard Roberto Morales Quintero Kathryn Price
LSC-University Park Fizza Afreen Cady Gibbs Jean-Paul Gazzaneo-Duarte Esmeralda Morales
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Finalists receive up to $40,000 per year for up to three years to cover a substantial share of educational expenses including tuition, living expenses, books and required fees. They also receive all-inclusive educational advising from Foundation staff to guide them through the processes of transitioning to a four-year school and preparing them for their careers.
Nearly 1,500 students from 398 community colleges applied for the 2021 Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship with 406 named semifinalists. The Foundation evaluated each submission based on students’ academic ability and achievement, financial need, persistence, leadership and service to others.
Of the 15 LSC semifinalists, 13 also receive LSC scholarship assistance including scholarships through LSC Foundation. In all, 22 LSC students have been awarded the Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship since 2012.
Scholars will also have the opportunity for internships, study abroad programs, and graduate school funding, as well as a connection to a thriving network of over 2,700 fellow Cooke scholars and alumni.
About Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is dedicated to advancing the education of exceptionally promising students who have financial need. Since 2000, the Foundation has awarded over $222 million in scholarships to over 2,800 students from 8th grade through graduate school, along with comprehensive educational advising and other support services. The Foundation has also provided $115 million in grants to organizations that serve such students. www.jkcf.org.
About Lone Star College
Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 93,000+ students each semester. LSC is training tomorrow’s workforce today and redefining the community college experience to support student success. Stephen C. Head, Ph.D., serves as chancellor of LSC, the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area with an annual economic impact of nearly $3 billion. Lone Star College consists of seven colleges, eight centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence, Lone Star Corporate College and LSC-Online. To learn more, visit LoneStar.edu.