The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his achievements. Serving as an advocate for young people with the greatest need, the Foundation assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of four-year scholarships for higher education.

The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides much more than financial support. While each Jackie Robinson Scholar receives up to $7,200 a year in financial support, they also become an active member in the Foundation’s unique Education and Leadership Development Program, which is an extensive mentoring program that includes attendance at workshops, assignment of a peer and a professional mentor and placement into summer internships and permanent employment.

HOW SCHOLARS ARE CHOSEN:

Jackie Robinson Scholars are chosen via a highly selective process by a national selection committee based in New York City and regional committees in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Stamford, Connecticut. The committee, consisting of academic, corporate and civic leaders rate applicants based on the following criteria: academic achievement, leadership potential, a commitment to community service and financial need. For more information on applying .

HOW TO APPLY FOR A SCHOLARSHIP:

Through its Education and Leadership Development Program, The Jackie Robinson Foundation provides scholarships of up to $7,200 annually to minority high school students showing leadership potential and demonstrating financial need to attend an accredited 4-year college or university of their choice.

You must be a U.S. citizen in order to qualify for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award.

The application package must include a letter of recommendation and an official transcript (with raised seal).

In addition, all applicants are required to take either the Standardized Aptitude Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) and submit their scores.