The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation selected ten Montgomery College students as semifinalists for its highly competitive Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The foundation chose 467 semifinalists from more than 1,600 applicants at 212 community colleges in 43 states.
The scholarship supports high-achieving community college students with financial need as they pursue bachelor’s degrees at selective four-year institutions. The foundation will announce scholarship recipients in early May.
Montgomery College’s semifinalists include Danae (Samantha) Flores Tene, Denesia Jocktane-Akagah, Nafeesah Owodeyi, Rodin Ruiz, Jannatul Tapashi, Espina Lupili, Marinobi Medrano, Yesho Vir, Zahra Sarfraz, and one student who chose to remain anonymous.
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Executive Director Giuseppe “Seppy” Basili praised the semifinalists. “This year’s semifinalists exemplify the extraordinary talent within community colleges across America,” he said. “We’re excited to congratulate this group as we celebrate a quarter century of work as a foundation.”
The scholarship provides more than financial support. Scholars receive personalized advising to help them transfer to four-year schools and prepare for careers. They also gain access to internships, study abroad programs, graduate school funding, and a network of more than 3,400 Cooke Scholars and alumni.
The foundation selects Cooke Transfer Scholars based on academic achievement, financial need, persistence, service, and leadership. Eligible students must be enrolled in community college or be recent graduates.
For more information, visit the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation website.
