Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship
Funding Amount
$10,000 per recipient
Deadline
Expected ~March
Based on past cycles
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Current deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: March
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Senior students from Big Ten Conference schools
- Senior students from Pac-12 Conference schools
- Named After: Keith Jackson, legendary college football broadcaster known for popularizing the Rose Bowl Game's nickname "The Granddaddy of Them All." He broadcast the Rose Bowl Game 15 times from 1989 to 2006.
Other requirements
- Demonstrated exceptional achievement in academics and civic service
- Geographic Scope: Big Ten Conference and Pac-12 Conference institutions
- Funding Partners: Rose Bowl Game (tri-party agreement between Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Big Ten Conference, and Pac-12 Conference)
- Contact: For more information: www.tournamentofroses.com/events/scholarship
Overview
The Rose Bowl Game Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship recognizes senior students from the Big Ten Conference and Pac-12 Conference for exceptional achievement in academics and civic service.
Award Details:
- Amount: $10,000 per recipient (one from Big Ten, one from Pac-12)
- Frequency: Annual
- Additional Benefit: Four-night trip to Pasadena to shadow Rose Bowl Game staff during build-up and work the game on New Year's Day
- Payment: Awarded to postgraduate institution of choice
Eligibility:
- Senior students from Big Ten Conference schools
- Senior students from Pac-12 Conference schools
- Demonstrated exceptional achievement in academics and civic service
Geographic Scope: Big Ten Conference and Pac-12 Conference institutions
Named After: Keith Jackson, legendary college football broadcaster known for popularizing the Rose Bowl Game's nickname "The Granddaddy of Them All." He broadcast the Rose Bowl Game 15 times from 1989 to 2006.
Funding Partners: Rose Bowl Game (tri-party agreement between Pasadena Tournament of Roses, Big Ten Conference, and Pac-12 Conference)
How to Apply
Application Process
Detailed application instructions available at: www.tournamentofroses.com/events/scholarship
For specific application requirements and submission details, applicants should visit the official scholarship page.
What Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 8
- Total given
- $90M
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $6,200–$44.89M
- By dollars: California 50%, Illinois 50%, Maryland <1%. Top recipient cities: Pasadena, CA; Rosemont, IL; San Francisco, CA.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
Example grants
Big Ten Conference · Rosemont, IL
CFP distribution
$44.89M
Pac-12 Conference · San Francisco, CA
CFP distribution
$44.89M
College Football Playoff Foundation · Towson, MD
Disaster relief contribution
$150K
Pasadena Education Foundation · Pasadena, CA
Teacher grants
$25K
Pasadena Tournament of Roses Foundation · Pasadena, CA
Annual contribution
$24K
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