Deadline: January 9, 2025
Applications for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 2025 are now open. The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides a multi-faceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of students who aspire to attend college but to guide them through the process of higher education.
JRF perpetuates the memory of Jackie Robinson by providing generous four-year scholarships and comprehensive support services to highly motivated college students with financial needs to ensure their success and further develop their leadership potential. JRF is looking for the next group of leaders and innovators. They are looking for individuals who address community needs in insightful, thought provoking, exciting new ways.
Scholarship
The scholarship features include:
- 42 Strategies for Success Curriculum
- Hands-on Mentoring Services
- Rachel Robinson International Fellowship
- Online and Regional Programming
- Internship/ jobs placement
- Community Service Requirement
- Extra Innings Fellowship (EIF)
Eligibility
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.
- Submit an official SAT and/or ACT test exam score from junior or senior year.
- 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
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
For more information, visit Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship.
