Grants and Fellowships

Cooke Fellowships

Jack Kent Cooke Fellowships are awarded to seniors and recent graduates of accredited four-year institutions of higher education who wish to pursue advanced degrees in the program of their choice. Washington and Lee University may nominate no more than two candidates annually, and applications for the nomination process must be submitted by mid-February. Nominees must complete their applications by the middle of March.

Cooke Fellowships provide up $30,000 to pay for tuition, room and board, fees, and books for one year. A second year of funding may be obtained through a reapplication process. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and carry a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.

Liaisons: Professor Robert Strong (Politics) or Associate Dean Ikeda

Visit the program website at http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org for more information.