Kristen Gibson, a psychology student, has been named a semifinalist for the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship — a competitive national award that helps high-achieving community college students transfer to top four-year universities with little to no debt.

Gibson is one of just 467 semifinalists selected from a pool of over 1,600 applicants nationwide. The scholarship offers up to $55,000 per year for up to three years, along with access to advising, internship and study abroad opportunities, and even graduate school funding.

The award is designed to support students who have shown exceptional academic ability, financial need, and strong leadership qualities.

“Our Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship represents a lifeline for exceptional community college students to actualize their academic dreams,” said Giuseppe “Seppy” Basili, Executive Director of the Cooke Foundation. “This year’s semifinalists exemplify the extraordinary talent found within community colleges across America.”

The semifinalists represent 212 community colleges in 43 states. The Foundation will announce the 2025 Undergraduate Transfer Scholars in May.

If selected, she’ll join a nationwide network of scholars and alumni who’ve gone on to top-tier universities and meaningful careers — and she’ll take her next step toward making a difference in the world through psychology.

To learn more about the Jack Kent Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship, visit www.jkcf.org.

Congratulations Kristen! We are proud of you!