The Jackie Robinson Foundation (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.

 

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

 

Grade Level/Age
12th grade
Deadline
Organization
Jackie Robinson
Category
Community Service
Merit
Minority
Award information

$30,000

 

Awards available - 50

Eligibility Requirements

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.