Leadership
Leadership
Scholarship
Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship 2027
Offered by Jackie Robinson Foundation
Receive up to $35,000 over four years plus intensive mentorship, leadership development, career support and funded JRF programming.
About this opportunity
The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars Program combines financial support with a four-year leadership and career-development experience. Scholars may receive up to $35,000 and are financially sponsored to attend the annual Mentoring and Leadership Conference in New York City, along with additional programming and opportunities.
Who can apply
Applicants must be graduating high-school seniors, U.S. citizens, demonstrate financial need and academic excellence, show leadership potential and dedication to community service, and plan to attend an approved four-year U.S. college or affiliated institution.
What you'll need to apply
Submit the online JRF application, one recommendation, high-school transcript, ACT or SAT score, activities/distinctions, household information, required CSS Profile and three brief essays.
Cost & funding
Cost: Paid
The JRF application requires a College Board CSS Profile. The initial CSS Profile report costs $25 unless the applicant qualifies for an automatic College Board fee waiver.
Funding: Partially funded
Key dates
- Application opens1 Sept 2026
- Application deadline14 Jan 2027
- Semifinalist interviews — April to May 20271 Apr 2027
- Final status notification — June 20271 Jun 2027
Open to students from
United States
Tags
Highly selective
Mentorship
Individual
Accuracy
Verification status: Verified
Last checked: 6 Sept 2026 · Details can change without notice — always confirm on the organiser's official page before applying.
Originally sourced from jackierobinson.org
14 January 2027