ROOTED 2 RISE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
The Reggae Girlz Foundation (RGF) is a nonprofit 501c3 organization whose mission is to inspire, educate, mobilize and support the next generation of young female football players in underserved communities. Through our initiatives, we strive to level the playing field and create more opportunities, access, and visibility for young women in the sport of football.
RGF offers the following scholarships annually to female football student athletes. Applicants must be enrolled at the time of award receipt. Applicants can apply starting May 15, 2024 until midnight on June 15, 2024. Winners will be announced on July 1, 2024.
The RGF “Khadija ‘Bunny’ Shaw” Scholarship:
One (1) $1,000 USD scholarship will be awarded to a current St. Jago high school student athlete who intends to attend college / university.
The RGF “Golden Krust” Scholarship:
- Two (2) $500 USD scholarships will be awarded to a current high school junior or senior student athlete with a “B” average, who intends to attend college/university.
- Two (2) $1,000 USD scholarship will be awarded to an incoming college Freshman student athlete with an official acceptance letter to an accredited two (2) or four (4) year accredited college / university.
The RGF “Reggae Girlz 4 Life” Scholarship:
- One (1) $1000 USD scholarships will be awarded to a former member of the Senior Jamaica Women’s National Football team transitioning to a career in women’s football. Must submit essay describing transition plan and why support needed.
The RGF “Tarania Clarke” Scholarship:
One (1) $1000 USD scholarship will be awarded to an incoming college Freshman student athlete with an official acceptance letter to an accredited two or four year accredited college /university.
The RGF “ Jean Nelson” Scholarship:
Two (2) $1000 USD scholarship will be awarded to a collegiate student athlete currently enrolled in an accredited two (2) or four (4) year college/university, with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale unweighted.
The RGF “Mitchell Medical Mission” Scholarship:
One (1) $250 USD scholarship will be awarded to a high school student athlete who actively serves in her community. *must submit essay telling us how you currently serve
Program Guidelines: All scholarship applicants must meet all RGF Scholarship eligibility criteria(s):
- Be a current student athlete who demonstrates leadership, dedication, and character with their club, school and community.
- Be of Jamaican descent (birth or naturalization)
- Submit the following to be considered for an award:
- Completed RGF Scholarship Application submitted by midnight on the application deadline (15 June 2024)
- Cover letter that outlines the financial need and how scholarship award will be utilized.
- Minimum 250 word Essay
- Letter of Recommendation from Club / School Coach or Principal in support of financial need
- Current School Transcript
Only completed applications submitted by midnight (EST) on the application deadline will be considered. Late applications will not be considered. No exceptions. Applicants may apply for all scholarships for which they qualify, but can only be awarded one (1) scholarship each year.
Please encourage all eligible female student athletes to review the scholarship guidelines and selection criteria and apply.
Submit all questions to [email protected]
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