C5 Georgia Youth Foundation Student Named Cooke Young Scholar
Tuesday, April 12th, 2022
C5 Georgia Youth Foundation has announced that Douglas County High School student, Avia Solomon, is among 49 high school seniors participating in the Cooke Young Scholars program who have been named Cooke College Scholars for the fall.
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation provides Cooke College Scholar recipients with up to $55,000 per year for up to four years to complete a bachelor’s degree. They also provide scholars with access to academic advising, internships and study abroad programs. Following graduation, scholars can apply for the Cooke Graduate Scholarship and potentially receive up to $150,000 in graduate school funding.
“C5 Georgia has always worked to provide under-resourced students in Atlanta with academic and emotional support to help them navigate high school and beyond,” said Jackie Cannizzo, executive director, C5 Georgia. “It is exciting to see one of our high-achieving students receive such an incredible opportunity to continue their education. This great accomplishment is exactly what C5 Georgia works towards for all our students.”
Avia entered the Cooke Young Scholars Program in eighth grade. Over the last four years, she has attended numerous summer programs on college campuses and participated in enrichment programs both as a Young Scholar and a member of C5 Georgia. She is a member of the National French Honor Society and National Spanish Honor Society and is a uniform captain and drum major for her school’s marching band.
