College and Career Opportunities
Enrichment spotlight:
The Anti-Cruelty Society
The Anti-Cruelty Society has been providing shelter and medical care to hundreds of thousands of animals since 1899. This is only possible thanks to hard-working, dedicated individuals who share a passion for helping animals and the people who love them. Volunteers have long been a backbone of the Society, providing much-needed assistance in every department to ensure that the shelter continues to operate smoothly and that the animals in our care stay happy and healthy while they wait for their forever homes. We encourage anyone—of any age—to volunteer! If you love animals and want to help, we have a number of different programs for you to participate in.
Scholarship Spotlight
JRF Scholars receive grants of up to $30,000 over four years to supplement the financial aid they receive from their colleges or universities. In addition, Scholars receive extensive support services, including career guidance and internship placement, and attend JRF’s annual four-day "Mentoring and Leadership Conference" in New York City and other regional events throughout the year.
To be eligible for a Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholarship, an applicant must:
- Be a graduating, minority high school senior
- Be a United States citizen
- Present evidence of financial need
- Demonstrate a record of academic excellence
- Demonstrate leadership potential and a dedication to community service
- Plan to attend an accredited and approved 4-year college within the United States or affiliated with a United States-based college or university
Deadline: January 10, 2024
Trades Opportunity Spotlight
College Spotlight: Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin with a total student population of 1500.
The Lawrence Advantage: The Lawrence Advantage will fully meet the student’s “Institutional Need.” Institutional Need is the difference between the student’s Cost of Attendance and the student’s Institutional Expected Family Contribution (EFC). Lawrence will meet the student’s Institutional Need with scholarships, federal student loans, student employment, and grants. Lawrence Advantage
Website: https://www.lawrence.edu/
Virtual Tour: https://tour.lawrence.edu/