This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding graduate student seeking the MS or MA in Economics or MS in Economic Research. To be eligible, currently enrolled students must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on all college work. If the applicant is a student who wishes to enter the program and is not a transferring graduate student, an undergraduate overall GPA of 3.5 is required. The department's minimum graduate enrollment standards must be met.

Seniors and alumni of The University of Texas at Tyler may compete for graduate scholarships through the Jack Kent Cooke Foundation, said Dr. Mil Clark, associate vice president for academic affairs. The scholarships will be awarded in early summer 2006 for use during the 2006-2007 academic year, and may be renewed in the following years based on performance. Students and alumni may earn up to $50,000 a year for six years through the foundation. The fund was established by the estate of Jack Kent Cooke in 2000 to help young people reach their full potential through education. Students who wish to apply must submit an application through the Office of Academic Affairs. For more information, call (903) 566-7447.