Joseph Daniel Cook Jr. HOPE Foundation Scholarship
Losing a parent or guardian is an incredibly tragic and challenging experience for anyone to go through.
Balancing that grief along with schoolwork and other commitments takes great perseverance and courage. Students who are dealing with these personal losses shouldn’t have to go through it alone. The Joseph Daniel Cook Jr. HOPE Foundation Scholarship will support students who have lost a parent or guardian, giving them encouragement and lifting them up during a difficult time.
High school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply if they have lost a parent or a guardian.
To apply, write about your grief recovery journey and what your plans for the future are.
Share about your grief recovery journey and your plans for the future.
Winners and Finalists
November 2024
Winning Application
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FAQ
The application deadline is Oct 16, 2024. Winners will be announced on Nov 16, 2024.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Nov 16, 2024. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution or future academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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Yes. The terms and conditions for this scholarship can be found here.
