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Home Run Foundation of Greater Omaha - Robinson Athletic Scholarship

The Home Run Foundation of Greater Omaha - Robinson Athletic Scholarship is named after Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play Major League Baseball. One $500 scholarship will be awarded to an African-American male or female who participates in high school athletics and demonstrates scholarship in the classroom, community involvement, integrity and motivation.
Eligibility criteria include:
  • Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Applicant must reside in the following counties:
    • Nebraska counties - Cass, Douglas, Lancaster, Sarpy
    • Iowa counties - Pottawattamie
  • Applicant must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
  • Applicant must be African-American, male or female, and a high school student participating in athletics.
  • Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution.

The application deadline is March 16, 2012 (application closed)

For more information on how to apply click here.

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