Time is running out for high school seniors to submit their applications to Jackie Robinson Foundation. In addition to a financial grant, the Foundation also provides its scholars with mentoring, internships and leadership development. The deadline is March 30th.
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
* Be a graduating, minority 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;
* A minimum SAT score of 1,000 combined on the math and critical reading sections or a composite ACT score of 22; and
* Not possess a degree from a 2 or 4–year College when applying for the scholarship.
The application process is “paper-less” and must be done online.
For more information, please visit their website at www.jackierobinson.org and click on “apply”, or e-mail them at requests@jackierobinson.org.
