If you know a really bright 7th grader who’d set the world on fire if she/he only had the opportunity, read on!

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation is offering students the opportunity to apply for their Young Scholars Program. As the manager of community outreach for the Center for Talent Development at Northwestern University, I want to make sure as many teachers, groups, organizations, individuals, and parents as possible become aware of this opportunity. The Foundation provides exceptional students with individualized educational guidance and educational services, which could include tutors, summer programs, on-line classes, computers, camps, tuition etc., throughout high school.

The specific criteria for consideration are:

• Current 7 grade students
• Strong academic record (95% or better)
• Awards/honors, teacher recommendation
• Financial need (based on household income, other children, care of other family members, college students, extraordinary family medical expenses, etc.)
• Motivation
• Leadership
• An appreciation for the arts, music, literature, or similar fields

The application is available to be downloaded from their website and must be filled out and sent in by the deadline date of May 5, 2008. The website http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org can also provide you with more information about the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation as well as the Young Scholars Program.

I would like as many qualified individuals as possible to take part in this rare opportunity, which could provide a wonderful academic future. If you would like to be sent an application or brochures please let me know.

Sincerely,

Tammie Stewart
Manager Community Outreach
Center for Talent Development
Northwestern University
847-491-7127
www.ctd.northwestern.edu