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The Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship


Keith Jackson**INFORMATION FOR THE 2025 SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AVAILABLE SOON.**

The Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship is an annual scholarship that recognizes one senior student from a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) school for exceptional achievement in academics and civic service, who also wishes to pursue a career in the sports industry, with an emphasis on journalism, media relations, event operations, team operations, or marketing. The scholarship is merit-based and features a one-time, non-renewable $10,000 financial award for the recipient. The scholarship will be funded directly to the recipient's postgraduate institution upon verification of enrollment within eighteen months of graduation. 

As part of the Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship, the recipient will be given the unique opportunity to receive a "Rose Bowl Game Experience,"  that consists of a three-night trip to Pasadena, Calif., to meet with staff from the Tournament of Roses. The experience culminates with the opportunity to attend the Rose Bowl Game on January 1 with a guest. Transportation, lodging, and meals for the scholarship recipient will be covered as part of the award.

The scholarship is open to undergraduate students who are in their final year of course study (with an intended graduation date on or before June 2025). The student has consistently demonstrated high levels of achievement in academics and civic service throughout their collegiate career. An independent committee will select the recipient to receive the scholarship. Nominations are due no later than October 25, 2024.

The scholarship is named on behalf of Keith Jackson, who was the voice of college football for several generations. Jackson was a man of many catchphrases, including "Whoa, Nellie" and "Big Uglies", but was also credited with popularizing the Rose Bowl Game's nickname as "The Granddaddy of Them All". He was on the call for the Rose Bowl Game on 15 occasions, more than any other broadcaster, between 1989 and 2006. His final game in the broadcast booth was the 2006 BCS National Championship at the Rose Bowl Game.

The Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship is funded by the Rose Bowl Game, which is a tri-party agreement between the Pasadena Tournament of Roses, the Big Ten Conference and the Pac-12 Conference.
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Past Winners

2019     2021 2022
Big Ten - Angela Mercurio (University of Nebraska)   
Pac-12 - Petra Salko (University of Oregon)   
Kieth Jackson Scholarship Recipients - Petra Salko and Angela Mercurio		 Big Ten - Adam Shibley (University of Michigan)
Pac- 12 - Desiree Stinger (Washington State University)
2021 Keith2021 Keith Jackson Scholarship RecipientsJackson Scholarship Recipients		 Big Ten - Ethan Weinstein (University of Wisconsin)
Pac- 12 - Marco-Antonio Salas (Arizona State University)
2022 Scholarship Winners
2023 2024
Big Ten - Ariana Cowper (Indiana University)
Ariana Cowper, Indiana - 2023 Scholarship winner		 Abby McCulloh (University of Georgia)
2025 Keith Jackson Scholarship Winner, Abby McCulloh
 

Eligibility Requirements

Students from universities that are a part of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) are eligible for the scholarship. These students must be in their final year of course study and have consistently demonstrated exceptional achievement in academics and civic service throughout their collegiate career. Specifically, a nominee must:
  1. Honorably represent an institution that is eligible to play in the 2025 CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game, exhibiting excellence in academics and civic service while displaying strong character and leadership skills.
  2. Plan to enroll in graduate or professional school within eighteen (18) months of graduation.
  3. Have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of the application.
  4. Express an interest to pursue a career in the sports industry, specific to journalism, media relations, event operations, team operations, or marketing.
  5. Have an expected graduation from an undergraduate program in December 2024 or will graduate by June of 2025.
 

Application Process

Applications must be submitted directly to the Tournament of Roses by the applicant. A complete application packet should be emailed to the Selection Committee no later than October 25, 2024. An application packet must include:
  1. A student application form prepared and signed by the nominee
  2. Two letters of recommendation on behalf of the nominee
    • One letter of recommendation from an academic faculty member familiar with the nominee's academic performance (highlighting academic achievement and effort, extracurricular activities, leadership, accomplishments)
    • One letter of recommendation from an employer, coach or community representative (highlighting character, leadership, teamwork, work ethic)
  3. An unofficial copy of the nominee's transcript
  4. A resume that includes relevant work experience and community service
  5. A headshot of the student for publicity purposes (please email in .JPEG format to scholarship@rosebowlgame.org).
     
Any questions? Email the Selection Committee – Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship scholarship@rosebowlgame.org.
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