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PHARR – A Pharr-San Juan Alamo ISD Senior was recently named the recipient of the Jack Kent Cooke Jr. Foundation College Scholarship. Robert Gauna Jr., from PSJA North Early College High School, will be receiving up to $160,000 to complete his post-secondary education over the course of four years.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College Scholarship Program is an undergraduate scholarship program available to high-achieving high school seniors with financial need who seek to attend the nation’s best four-year colleges and universities. Scholars receive up to $40,000 per year, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to network with the larger JKCF Scholar community.
“I feel honored to have been selected as a Jack Kent Cooke College Scholar,” said Gauna. “I can now attend college and pursue my goals without the worry of financial burdens. Thank you to everyone who has influenced me along the journey to adulthood, and I only hope to leave a legacy that future generations will strive to follow.”
The senior graduated with an Associate of Science Degree in Physics from South Texas College earlier this month. After graduating at the top of his class this week, Gauna plans to continue studying Physics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
