Two Northeast Texas Community College sophomores learned they have been named semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Ryan-Rose Mendoza and Melody Mott learned of the honor this week. Their applications were among more than 2,800 submitted by students across the nation. Only 20% of applicants made it to semifinalist status. Jack Kent Cooke winners, who receive scholarships of $40,000 per year for up to three years, will be announced in April.
?Being a semifinalist is a huge honor that has helped students gain admission into Ivy League schools they were waitlisted or denied admission for. We are so proud of these two bright young women and we hope to continue NTCC?s record for producing Jack Kent Cooke scholars,? Dr. Melissa Fulghum, NTCC Phi Theta Kappa Advisor, said.
NTCC has had seven Jack Kent Cooke Scholars since 2010. Anjelica Fuentes, Jessica Velazquez, Kayleah Cumpian, Stephen Milburn, Matthew Jordan, Stephanie Calderon and Clara Ramirez all earned the scholarship in past years.
?Melody is a multi-talented scholar who continues to surprise us with her originality and audacity. Ryan has been a remarkable leader of both PTK and Honors. She is also a brilliant young writer. We are so pleased to learn how they are advancing in this national competition,? Dr. Andrew Yox, Director of Honors Northeast, said.
