Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship Applications Due by October 25

Keith Jackson (Photo – rosebowlgame.com)

The Rose Bowl Game announced that the application period is now open for the Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship.

The scholarship recognizes one senior student or recent graduate from a Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college. (As of the 2024 season, there are 10 conferences and 134 schools in the FBS.)

The scholarship will be awarded to a student with 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 recipient will receive a $10,000 scholarship, to be paid to their postgraduate institution of choice. Applications are due by October 25, 2024.

As part of the Keith Jackson Postgraduate Scholarship, the recipient will be given the opportunity to receive a “Rose Bowl Game Experience”: a three-night trip to Pasadena, Calif., to visit with staff during the build-up to “The Granddaddy of Them All,” culminating with the opportunity to work the Rose Bowl Game on New Year’s Day.

Keith Jackson Scholarship

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 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. For more information, including details on eligibility and how to apply: click here.