The Cooke Foundation Young Scholars Program is a selective 5-year pre-college scholarship for exceptionally talented 7th grade students with financial need. It provides comprehensive academic and college advising, as well as financial support for school, Cooke-sponsored summer programs, internships, and other learning enrichment opportunities.
Young Scholars Program
Watch a webinar about the application process and program specifics here.
Check out our blog post containing tips for submitting a successful Young Scholars application.
Contact them at scholarships@jkcf.org with any questions about our scholarship applications or selection processes.
Gifted Associations (links):
Gifted Organizations (links):
Gifted Expert Websites/Blogs (links):
www.byrdseed.com (Ian Byrd)
www.giftedguru.com (Lisa Van Gemert)
Hoagies Gifted Blog Hops (subpage on Hoagies' Gifted Education page)
https://raisinglifelonglearners.com/blog/ (Colleen Kessler)
Gifted Experts on Twitter:
@wcgtc (World Council for Gifted and Talented Children)
@IanAByrd (Ian Byrd - www.byrdseed.com)
@gifted_guru (Lisa Van Gemert - www.giftedguru.com)
@GiftedHF (Gifted Homeschoolers)
@SENG_Gifted (Supporting Emotional Needs of the Gifted)
@HoagiesGifted (www.hoagiesgifted.org)
@drdanpeters (Dr. Dan Peters - http://drdanpeters.com/)
Other Resources (links):
Colorado Department of Education (CDE) - Office of Gifted Education
Hoagies' Gifted Education page ("all things gifted" resources)
Gifted Education Resources - Live Binder by Jennifer Ritchotte, Ph.D., UNCO
Renzulli Center for Creativity, Gifted Education and Talent Development - UCONN