RKJ Scholarship & Mentorship Program

  • RKJ Scholarship & Mentorship Program

    Application Deadline - March 15, 2026

  • Our scholarship fund is dedicated to uplifting high school seniors who have lost an immediate family member to gun violence. We provide financial support to help them pursue higher education, vocational training, or entrepreneurial dreams, empowering them to build a future filled with hope, resilience and
    possibility.

    In addition to financial support, our scholarship program includes a three-month mentorship and coaching experience with one of our appointed mentors. This personalized guidance is designed to help students navigate their next steps, build confidence and make informed decisions about their future.

  • Eligibility Criteria:

    • Be a graduating high school senior in the state of Indiana or Georgia
    • Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
    • Has lost an immediate family member to gun violence

  • I. Personal Data:

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  • Have you lost an immediate family member to gun violence?*
  • Are you a graduating high school senior:*

  • II. Upload photo of yourself:

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  • Do you give the RKJ Foundation permission to use photo, if you're selected as a recipient?*

  • IV. Essay

  • What are your plans after graduation (college, entrepreneurship, or trade school), and what inspired that path? What life experience has shaped who you are today, and how will you use that experience to make a positive impact in your community?

  • V. Applicant's E-Signature

  • By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain as verification of your application.

  • Award decisions are made based on the availability of funds, number of applicants and overall rank of the students application. All applicants considered will be notified of the final decision by the organization via email on or before March 31,2026. If you have any further inquiries, please feel to email us at: therkjfoundation@gmail.com. 

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