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. Applications run from September until the due date in January of next year.
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.
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
