Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship
The JRF Scholarship will award up to $35,000 In college scholarships over 4 years and are financially sponsored to attend JRF‘s annual, four-day “Mentoring and Leadership Conference“ in New York City and other events throughout the year.
APPLICATION PROCESS
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
Be a graduating, minority high school senior
Be a United States citizen
Present evidence of financial need
Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
Have not accrued more than 25% of credits needed to graduate from college.
APPLICATION COMPONENTS
The online Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship application includes:
One recommendation
Demographics
High school information including an unofficial high school transcript
College plans
Test scores (AP, IB, PSAT, ACT, or SAT) optional
Activities and distinctions
Household information
Four essays