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Babcock High Student Wins Prestigious Cooke Scholarship
Cypress Cohen, a senior at Babcock Ranch High, earns highly competitive national award.
Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:31pm
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A Babcock High student's academic achievements earn them a life-changing college scholarship opportunity.Venice TodayCypress Cohen, a student at Babcock Ranch High School in Florida, has been selected as one of 60 high school seniors nationwide to receive the prestigious 2026 Cooke College Scholarship. The highly competitive award provides financial assistance, academic advising, and other support to exceptional students with financial need as they pursue higher education.
Why it matters
The Cooke Scholarship is one of the most prestigious academic awards available to high school students, recognizing exceptional academic achievement and leadership potential. Winning this scholarship can open doors to top colleges and universities, providing recipients with critical financial and mentorship resources to help them succeed.
The details
Cohen, a senior at Babcock Ranch High School, was selected from a pool of thousands of applicants across the country to receive the Cooke Scholarship. The award provides up to $55,000 per year to cover the costs of tuition, living expenses, books, and other fees for up to four years of undergraduate study.
- Cypress Cohen was named a 2026 Cooke College Scholarship recipient in April 2026.
The players
Cypress Cohen
A senior at Babcock Ranch High School in Florida who was selected as a recipient of the 2026 Cooke College Scholarship.
Cooke College Scholarship
A highly competitive national award that provides financial assistance, academic advising, and other support to exceptional high school students with financial need as they pursue higher education.
What they’re saying
“Winning the Cooke Scholarship is a life-changing opportunity that will allow me to focus on my studies and get the most out of my college experience.”
— Cypress Cohen
The takeaway
Cypress Cohen's achievement in earning the prestigious Cooke Scholarship demonstrates the exceptional academic talent and leadership potential of students at Babcock Ranch High School, and highlights the importance of providing financial aid and mentorship resources to help exceptional students from all backgrounds access top-tier higher education opportunities.
