Jackie Robinson Scholarship

The Jackie Robinson Foundation offers academic scholarships to high achieving minority students demonstrating academic need

© Linda Mocilnikar

Sep 21, 2006

Gifted minority high school seniors who have been accepted to accredited four-year colleges or universities and have financial need can apply.


In 1973 Rachel Robinson, wife of Baseball legend Jackie Robinson, established the jackie Robinson Foundation. Read the JFR mission statement.

At 12:01 am on October 15, 2006 scholarship applications for the will be available online. Following is the criteria for applying:

  • Be a high school senior, accepted to a four-year accredited college or university.
  • Be a minority student and a citizen of the United States.
  • Have demonstrated high academic achievement and financial need.
  • Show evidence of leadership potential and interest in their communities.

**For more information, visit the Frequently Asked Questions section of the website.

**NOTE: as of this post, the FAQ reflects the dates for last year's application

Questions, comments, suggestions? Please emailme.


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