MCC’s Max Jovanovich is a Semifinalist for Prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Transfer Scholarship

MANCHESTER, NH – Max Jovanovich of Grantham, NH is among the semifinalists for the highly competitive Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship. Max will graduate this summer with an associate degree in Computer Science and Innovation from Manchester Community College (MCC).

Beginning his studies at MCC in 2023, Max said the CCSNH Promise Program scholarship made his first two years of college affordable and left him with zero debt as he heads to a four-year college or university in the fall. “Scholarships can really open doors to opportunities. My experience at MCC has been more than I’d imagined – the faculty and other students have inspired me and I’m excited to transfer and pursue my bachelor’s degree in computer science,” Max said.

A member of Phi Theta Kappa honor society and active on campus in the Student Senate and the Campus Activities Board, he also volunteers as a firefighter in Grantham and is a member of the Lebanon Rotary Club.

There are 467 semifinalists for the Jack Kent Cooke scholarship program, which aims to help community college students who have demonstrated exceptional academic ability, leadership, and service transfer to top four-year institutions and avoid student debt. The award, which is last dollar funding after all institutional aid, can provide as much as $55,000 per year for two to three years to complete a bachelor’s degree at any accredited four-year undergraduate institution in the U.S.

The 467 semifinalists were chosen from a pool of more than 1,600 applicants and attend 212 community colleges in 43 states. The rigorous selection process assesses candidates on their exceptional academic ability and achievement, demonstrated financial need, perseverance, and leadership.

The Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship provides comprehensive support that extends far beyond financial assistance, recognizing that admission and enrollment are only the beginning. This scholarship is designed to help students not only reach college but successfully navigate and complete their journey. Selected Cooke Transfer Scholars receive personalized educational advising from the Foundation’s Deans of Scholar Support, who guide them through the transition to a four-year institution and help prepare them for future careers. Scholars also gain access to transformative opportunities including internships, study abroad experiences, and graduate school funding, as well as inclusion in a thriving community of more than 3,400 fellow Cooke Scholars and Alumni who provide mentorship and networking connections throughout their academic and professional lives.

A list of this year’s Cooke Transfer Scholar semifinalists and their respective community colleges is linked here. The Foundation will announce the 2025 Undergraduate Transfer Scholars in May. To learn more about the Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, visit the website here.