Glendale Community College Students Secure $55,000 Jack Kent Cooke Scholarships

Glendale Community College (GCC) students Armen Khanbabaians and Arshak Mkrtchyan have been named recipients of the 2024 Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. The award provides each student with up to $55,000 per year for up to three years to complete their bachelor’s degrees at leading four-year universities. Competitive Selection Process The scholarship is one of the most prestigious academic awards in the United States, targeting high-achieving community college students with financial need. Khanbabaians and Mkrtchyan were selected from a national pool of more than 1,600 applicants representing 380 community colleges across the country. Only 60 students nationwide were granted the scholarship this year. Academic Support and University Transition In addition to the annual financial grant, the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides recipients with comprehensive academic advising and access to a network of fellow scholars. This support is intended to assist transfer students in navigating the transition to selective four-year institutions. The funding covers tuition, living expenses, books, and mandatory fees. The selection of two students from a single institution is…