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Eligibility
- 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
Application Components
- 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
JRF Scholarship Program Features
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42 Strategies for Success Curriculum
training to help them succeed both academically and in life.
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Hands-on Mentoring Services
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Rachel Robinson International Fellowship
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Online and Regional Programming
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Internship / Job Placement
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Community Service Requirement
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Extra Innings Fellowship (EIF)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application due?
The application and letter of recommendation are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on Jan 9, 2025. As we receive thousands of applications and everything must be submitted electronically, we recommend that you do not wait until the last day to submit your application.
Who is eligible to apply?
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
– 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.
How do you define “financial need?”
The Jackie Robinson Foundation understands that there is a wide array of financial need. We will look at each application on a case by case basis.
I have never played any sports of any kind. Do I have to be an athlete to apply for this scholarship?
No, you do not have to be an athlete. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a merit based academic scholarship.
Do I have to attend an HBCU (Historically Black College/University) to receive this award?
No. The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award allows you to attend ANY accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States.
Have More Questions?
No matter where you are in the application process, we can provide guidance on any questions that arise. Check out a list of Frequently Asked Questions about the JRF Scholarship Application Process.
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