The Jackie Robinson Scholarship Award of $1000 cash is given to one student at each Envision school who exemplifies Jackie Robinson’s commitment to service and excellence.  Mr. Robinson did more than break the color barrier in Major League Baseball: he was also the first in his family to graduate from college, served his country in World War II, and worked as a powerful civil rights advocate.  To be awarded this scholarship, students must:

• Plan on attending a 4-year college or university in the fall after graduation;
• Be first in their family to graduate from college;
• Deliver an outstanding graduation Portfolio and Defense;
• Exemplify a commitment to service & leadership.

OUR 2016 WINNERS

Richard Osei, Impact Academy: While he was a student at Impact, Richard Osei was regarded as one of the most positive people on campus.  Despite growing up in poverty in Ghana, Richard has made the most of every opportunity he’s encountered.  Throughout his time at Impact, Richard could be found supporting teachers as a TA, making his classmates laugh with stories about his weekend, or working hard on his school work to meet the high standards he sets for himself.  Next year, he’ll be making us proud and working on changing the world at UC Santa Cruz!

Sameenah Muhammad, Envision Academy: Sameenah has definitely made the most of her 4 years at Envision Academy!  She has shown consistent leadership and determination in the classroom, as an athlete on the volleyball court, and at work. This past May, Sameenah presented and passed her College Success Portfolio with Distinction, a true indicator of her academic skill, reflectiveness and preparedness for college. Her hard work has paid off, and she has made her family, school community, and Oakland community very proud. Sameenah is headed to Mills College this fall!

Karina Macias, City Arts & Tech: Karina is a shining example of consistent dedication to service, both at CAT and in her community. She has worked steadfastly to be prepared for college by focusing on her academics over her 4 years in high school. She never lets an opportunity pass her by, and ensures the same for her classmates. She contributed tirelessly to the CAT community, serving as an assistant in the school office and as a student ambassador representing CAT on numerous occasions.  Karina aspires to major in psychology and pursue a career as a social worker or psychologist. She is committed to serving her community, especially by helping other young people overcome the many struggles they face, including depression. She is choosing this path because she believes that helping others leads to positive social change. She will continue her educational journey at UC Davis this fall.

Read about our 2016 Bob Lenz “PDO” Scholarship Award winners here!