Deadline: 1 February 2018
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Program provides a multifaceted experience designed to not only address the financial needs of minority students who aspire to attend college but to also provide comprehensive mentoring services through its 42 Strategies for Success Curriculum.
Components
- Up to $30,000 over four-years to complement the financial aid they receive from their colleges and universities.
- Hands-on mentoring by volunteer Scholar Advisory Committee members, corporate and university partners, and JRF Alumni.
- Internship placement and permanent employment opportunities.
- Year-round online and regional programming.
- Four-day mentoring, leadership, and practical life skills conference each spring in New York City.
- Community service requirement and facilitation.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a United States citizen;
- 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;
- 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
Applicants can apply online via given website.
Eligible Country: United States
For more information, please visit Jackie Robinson Foundation.