View a list of frequently asked questions about becoming a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar and the application process. If you have additional questions not answered below contact Jackie Robinson Foundation by email at connect@jackierobinson.org
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The application and letter of recommendation are due by 5:00 p.m. EST on January 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.
UPDATE as of 01/09/25: JRF is extending the application deadline to Thursday, January 23, 2025 for anyone who resides up to ten miles outside the areas impacted by the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires. Anyone not in this area must meet the January 9th deadline. Although the system may allow you to submit beyond the January 9th deadline, your application will be removed from consideration if you do not reside in the impacted area– no exceptions to be made.
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
Yes, to be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
Yes, you may apply for our scholarship if you haven’t been accepted to a college yet. However, the eventual awarding of the scholarship will require verification of college enrollment.
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.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation prides itself on its diverse pool of Scholars; and uses the U.S. Census Bureau definition of minority. If you feel that you are part of a minority group, we encourage you to apply.
No, you do not have to be an athlete. The Jackie Robinson Foundation is a merit based academic scholarship.
The Jackie Robinson Foundation is looking for the next group of leaders and innovators. We are looking for individuals who address community needs in insightful, thought provoking, exciting new ways. Whether it is starting a non–profit or school organization, reading to local students, volunteering in the food pantry, or building houses for the needy, JRF Scholars are ambassadors of Jackie’s philosophy that, “A life is not important except in its impact on other lives.”
No. The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award allows you to attend ANY accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States.
The application and the letter of recommendation can only be submitted electronically via JRF’s online application.
No. The application can only be submitted online.
Select a recommender who will devote the time to provide a positive, compelling, and accurate description of you. The person should have known you for a significant period of time, but should not be a family member or someone who knows you only in a friendship capacity. The recommender should be fully aware of your academic history, interests, and goals, and should address your ability to meet the requirements and expectations of the JRF scholarship, including strong academic performance, community service, and leadership propensity. Possible recommenders to consider are: a teacher, guidance counselor, athletic coach, employer, or mentor with whom you have interacted in an extra-curricular activity.
Once you create an account, you will click on the recommendation tab where you will input your recommender’s email address and invite them to complete your letter of recommendation. The system then notifies your recommender of the due date, lets you know when your recommendation has been completed, and is transmitted electronically to JRF. You can even include background information when you request a recommendation to assist in personalizing your letter. Be sure to follow up with your recommender to ensure they submit your letter of recommendation at least 24 hours before the deadline. For your application to be considered complete, all components, including your letter of recommendation, must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EST on January 9, 2025. JRF will only accept online submissions.
UPDATE as of 01/09/25: JRF is extending the application deadline to Thursday, January 23, 2025 for anyone who resides up to ten miles outside the areas impacted by the Greater Los Angeles Wildfires. Anyone not in this area must meet the January 9th deadline. Although the system may allow you to submit beyond the January 9th deadline, your application will be removed from consideration if you do not reside in the impacted area– no exceptions to be made.
As a home-schooled applicant, you should submit your parent-issued transcript.
No, we are unable to grant extensions for late applications. The application deadline date is 5:00 p.m. EST on January 9, 2025.
UPDATE as of 01/09/25: In light of recent extreme weather conditions and the west coast wildfires, JRF has extended the application deadline to Thursday, January 23, 2025.
You will be notified of your status by end of June.
The number of scholarship awards distributed varies each year, but typically, 60 awards are given out annually.
Yes. The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship award is disbursed over four years.
The JRF commitment is for four years of college.
For all questions regarding the online application or requirements contact Jackie Robinson Foundation by email at connect@jackierobinson.org