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Endowments & Scholarships

About Endowments 

Endowments are assets set aside and invested by an institution which provide perpetual sources of funds. Endowment funds are typically invested by the organization where only a portion of investment income is spent, and the remaining added to the principal contribution to grow and create a perpetual gift.

To establish an endowment fund at The John Cooper School, a minimum of $25,000 is required for a named, unrestricted fund, and a minimum of $50,000 is required to establish a named fund where its use is restricted for a specific purpose. Donors may also contribute gifts of all amounts towards established endowment funds at the school.

Please contact Christen Wilson, Chief Advancement Officer, at 281-367-0900 ext. 2327 for more information regarding an endowment.
 
Current Use Scholarship Funds

Current use scholarships are annually funded scholarships where gifts contributed to the fund are awarded in full during the current year. The John Cooper School has the following current use scholarships established:

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  • The John Cooper School Alumni Association Scholarship

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    Established in 2006, The Alumni Association Scholarship benefits one or more graduating seniors with an award to be applied to recipients’ college or university of choice. Recipients are chosen based upon their Upper School achievements and submitted concepts on ways the JCS Alumni Association can enhance and maintain beneficial lifeline relationships between the School and its alumni.


Current Endowed Awards & Funds

Since its founding, The John Cooper School has received gifts from several community members to establish endowment funds. Continue reading to learn more about the named endowed funds which benefit The John Cooper School and its students, faculty, and staff in perpetuity and the generous donors who established the funds.

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  • Albert and Margaret Alkek Endowed Fund

    The Albert and Margaret Alkek Foundation, a Houston-based foundation supporting a variety of organizations and programs in Texas, established this endowment fund at The John Cooper School in 1999. This endowment fund supports student financial aid.

  • Anne Aresty Naman Memorial Scholarship

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    In 2018, the Anne Aresty Naman Memorial Scholarship was established by David and Daniel (’07) Naman to honor the 33-year teaching and counseling career of JCS faculty member Anne Naman. The scholarship is awarded to a senior student who shows exemplary scholarship in the study of English and literature and who exhibits both intellectual creativity and integrity while at Cooper.

  • Bailey Endowed Fund

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    Upon his retirement in 1997, this endowment fund was established in honor of Headmaster Dr. Raymond Bailey. Dr. Bailey served in this role at The John Cooper School from 1993 through 1996 and previously as Head of Lower School. The Bailey Endowment Fund supports faculty and staff professional development at the school.

  • The Lauren Harkness ’21 Memorial Scholarship Fund

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    The Lauren Harkness ’21 Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2024 to honor the memory of JCS alumna, Lauren Harkness (’21). The scholarship is awarded annually to a senior student who reflects the core values and character of Lauren, focused on caring for others and advocating for those who are underrepresented or in need of support.

  • Norma Lomelin Camstra Endowed Fund

    In 1999, Norma and Bill Camstra established the Norma Lomelin Camstra endowment fund. This fund supports financial assistance for students as well as faculty and staff professional development at The John Cooper School.

  • John Cooper Scholarship Fund for Financial Aid

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    In 2014, the RockJensen Foundation established the John Cooper School Scholarship Fund for Financial Aid. The Foundation, founded by Julie and Doug Rock, parents of JCS students Bridgitte and Matthew (’23), established this fund to support financial assistance for students of The John Cooper School.

  • Dr. Joohee Moonat Honorary Scholarship Fund

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    Established in 2013, the Dr. Joohee Moonat Honorary Scholarship Fund honors and continues the legacy of JCS alumna, Dr. Joohee Moonat (‘96). The scholarship is awarded annually to a senior student who excels in academics and plans to study the biological sciences in college.

  • The Wisdom Grant for Teaching Excellence

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    At the 2024 ICONIC Gala, nearly 100 members of the JCS Community raised their paddles to endow this grant program in support of the teachers of the School. The Wisdom Grant endowment endeavors to inspire the exploration and implementation of innovative teaching and learning methods of school’s faculty. Awardees of the wisdom grant for teaching excellence will acquire transformational teaching and learning methodologies to inform their practice at The John Cooper School, and after their funded course of study, they will share their learnings with JCS faculty in the subsequent school year.

  • Woodridge Scholarship

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    The Woodridge Scholarship was created in 1997 by a grant made on behalf of The Woodridge School to establish the first scholarship fund at The John Cooper School. This fund is awarded to a male and female junior student of The John Cooper School who exemplify well-rounded qualities that the school seeks to establish in its students - academic, athletic, artistic, and citizenship - to be applied towards senior year tuition.
To contribute to an existing endowment fund, please complete the donation form and select the appropriate fund where you will direct your gift.

The John Cooper School

From Curiosity to Wisdom
The John Cooper School is an independent, non-sectarian, co-educational, college preparatory day school. Our mission is to provide a challenging education in a caring environment to a diverse group of select students, enabling them to become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, responsible citizens and leaders, and lifelong learners.

The John Cooper School seeks to attract qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds to its faculty, staff, and student body. The School does not discriminate against any individual in admissions, educational programs, personnel policies, general practices, or employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, or age.
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