Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 2027

Overview

The Jackie Robinson Foundation funds minority high school seniors with a record of academic excellence and leadership potential. Beyond the cash award, the Foundation offers a four-year mentoring programme, career development support, and access to one of the most established networks of Black professionals in the country. The 2027 cycle closes 7 January 2027.

Benefits

• Up to $35,000 over four years of undergraduate study.
• Four-year mentoring programme paired with a JRF alumnus.
• Career development workshops, networking events, and internship placement support.
• Membership in the Jackie Robinson Foundation alumni community.

Eligibility

• US citizen.
• Minority high school senior planning to enrol full-time at an accredited US four-year college or university in autumn 2027.
• Minimum SAT 1000 or ACT 21 (with allowances for test-optional cycles).
• Demonstrated leadership and financial need.

How to apply

1. Open the Jackie Robinson Foundation application page at the source link.
2. Complete the online application: personal information, academic record, list of activities and leadership roles, and short essays.
3. Submit transcripts, two recommendations, and the FAFSA student aid report.
4. Submit before 7 January 2027. Finalists are interviewed in spring 2027; recipients notified by May 2027.