Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship
The Chasers Charities - Jackie Robinson Athletic Scholarship, sponsored by the Weitz Company, recognizes local high school athletes for their hard work, character, and volunteer-ism to make an impact on our local community as well as their peers. The scholarship is awarded to one Black male and one Black female who participate in athletics. $1,250.00 is awarded to each winner and is aimed to benefit their college education.
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, the student must:
Application
To apply for this scholarship, the student must provide:
Dates
Deadline to apply: March 6, 2026
Winners notified: March 20, 2026
Eligibility
To be eligible to apply, the student must:
- Be a United States citizen or a permanent resident.
- Reside in the following counties: Sarpy, Douglas, Cass, Lancaster, and Pottawattamie.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
- Be a Black, high school student-athlete.
- Be a high school senior or graduate planning to enroll in a full-time undergraduate course of study at an accredited postsecondary institution.
Application
To apply for this scholarship, the student must provide:
- their current, complete transcript of grades.
- a letter of recommendation from a current supervising principal, coach or guidance counselor.
- their personal statement of how and why sports have been important in their life, including a cover page with necessary contact information.
- an essay answering this question: "Which athlete has inspired you and why?" Please include examples.
Dates
Deadline to apply: March 6, 2026
Winners notified: March 20, 2026