1. P LANNING Y OUR S CHOLARSHIP A PPLICATION : T HE J ACK K ENT C OOKE F OUNDATION U NDERGRADUATE T RANSFER S CHOLARSHIP

2. S TEP O NE : E LIGIBILITY  Go to www.jkcf.org to review specific criteriawww.jkcf.org  There are no exceptions to eligibility requirements  If you still have questions regarding eligibility, contact : Juan.B.Garcia@lonestar.edu

3. STEP TWO : G ETTING R EADY  This is a competitive scholarship which requires a thoughtful and deliberate documentation of why you are a worthy recipient of this award.  Take a look at the current scholars to reflect on your own accomplishments.current scholars  Some things you should have as you work on your application:  A Resume  A list of potential people you can ask for a reference letter.  A timeline for working on and submitting all documentation.

4. STEP T HREE : D OCUMENTATION  Register and create a password for your application process  Complete the Online Application  Request Transcripts  Request Recommendations *Recommendations are completed online.

5. S TEP T HREE : C ONTINUED  When requesting recommendations, keep the following in mind:  Request recommendations from people you have developed a relationship with and who know your work.  Provide a resume so that the reference is aware of your work and involvement.  Make sure the person providing the reference letter is a good writer.  Make the request as soon as possible so that the writer has ample time to craft a recommendation.

6. S TEP F OUR : U PLOAD R EQUIRED D OCUMENTATION  All documentation must be submitted in order for you to be considered.  Upload official transcripts  Upload required financial documentation including: *Tax Forms * Student Aid Report from 2010-11 FAFSA

7. S TEP F IVE : W RITING THE E SSAYS  Essays should highlight your work and accomplishments.  In your narrative always use specific examples. For example: “Leadership is an important part of my college experience, as an officer of ___I have …….”  Be succinct, you want to highlight as much as you can within the word limits.  Plan to have faculty, mentors or peers review and provide feedback for your work before the deadline.

8. S TEP F IVE : C ONTINUED  Write/Edit/Re-write your ”Narrative Biography” (500 word limit)  Write/Edit/Re-write your two required essays (300 word limit)

9. S TEP S IX : M AKE C ONTACT  Contact your campus JKC Faculty Representative and make an appointment to meet and discuss your application.  http://www.lonestar.edu/jackkentcooke.htm http://www.lonestar.edu/jackkentcooke.htm

10. S TEP S EVEN : R EVISE AND S UBMIT  Revise your essays, upload, and save the completed application.  Notify your campus Faculty Representative that your application is complete no later than January 19, 2011.