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Scholarship Summary
Through its Mentoring and Leadership Development Program, the Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $30,000/four years to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.
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The winner of the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship must be a leader with a dedication to community service!
Eligibility:
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating high school senior.
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved four-year institution within the United States.
- Show leadership potential.
- Demonstrate a dedication to community service.
- Present evidence of financial need.
- Be a United States citizen.
- Have a minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 21.
- Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.
How to Apply:
- Fill out the online application, which includes four essay questions.
- Include a professional, hi-resolution digital photo (headshots only, in a JPEG format.) You may submit a high school senior graduation photo.
- Attach one letter of recommendation from a teacher, a mentor, a guidance counselor, or an employer.
- Attach SAT or ACT scores: If you have taken the SAT or ACT more than once, please enter your best scores from each test. NOTE: JRF does not consider the writing scores as part of your examination.
Amount: Up to $30,000
Deadline: February 1
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