Who is eligible for the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships?

Ralph E. Ward Incentive Scholarship: The Ralph E. Ward Achievement Award recognizes the graduating scholar with the highest cumulative grade point average. Recipients receive a $10,000 cash prize. Spike Lee Youth Motivation Scholarship: The Jackie Robinson Foundation established the JRF/Spike Lee Youth Motivation Award with a generous gift from noted filmmaker Spike Lee. The award provides a $2,500 grant to the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar who has performed the most outstanding community service during the preceding calendar year. Unilever Legacy of Leadership Scholarship: This annual award carries a $10,000 prize, and is given to a student who exhibits outstanding leadership qualities and makes a positive impact on lives, issues or society at large during the previous year. In addition, the Scholar is considered for a domestic internship at Unilever. Nike Prize Scholarship: The Nike Prize grants $1,000 annually to the JRF scholar/athlete who exemplifies through his or her actions, the ways in which commitment, advocacy and innovation can unite to challenge a community to change.

When is the application deadline for Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships 2025 or 2026?

The application deadline can change each academic year. Please use the Apply Now button to view the most recent deadline.

Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships

Name: Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies

Information And Eligibility:

The Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship Award assists financially needy minority students who demonstrate great potential for achievement. Four different scholarships are awarded annually through the Jackie Robinson Foundation.

Ralph E. Ward Incentive Scholarship: The Ralph E. Ward Achievement Award recognizes the graduating scholar with the highest cumulative grade point average. Recipients receive a $10,000 cash prize.
Spike Lee Youth Motivation Scholarship: The Jackie Robinson Foundation established the JRF/Spike Lee Youth Motivation Award with a generous gift from noted filmmaker Spike Lee. The award provides a $2,500 grant to the Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholar who has performed the most outstanding community service during the preceding calendar year.
Unilever Legacy of Leadership Scholarship: This annual award carries a $10,000 prize, and is given to a student who exhibits outstanding leadership qualities and makes a positive impact on lives, issues or society at large during the previous year. In addition, the Scholar is considered for a domestic internship at Unilever.
Nike Prize Scholarship: The Nike Prize grants $1,000 annually to the JRF scholar/athlete who exemplifies through his or her actions, the ways in which commitment, advocacy and innovation can unite to challenge a community to change.

Deadline: Varies

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