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Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship 2027 - $500
The Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship 2027 remembers a Redlands High student-athlete by helping one male senior continue into college full time. Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation lists the award at $500 for a baseball or soccer player with at least a 2.5 GPA who plans to study criminal justice or criminal law when possible. Selection weighs your essay, activities, community service, and the quiet leadership traits described in the fund criteria. Redlands Unified seniors receive the application link through school Gmail about a week before the portal opens. CareerOneStop lists a February 5 deadline while older RCSF packets cited February 20, so confirm the live date with your counselor each year.
What is the Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship?
Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation packs more than 400 local awards into one senior application so donors can reach students without drowning counselors in paper. The Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship sits inside that system as a $500 tribute to a student-athlete who valued family, teammates, and steady leadership over loud hype.
You need to be a male Redlands High senior who laced up cleats for baseball or soccer, kept a 2.5 GPA, and committed to full-time college. Reviewers give extra attention when your major plan points toward criminal justice or criminal law, because the memorial fund wants future officers, advocates, or attorneys who carry the same quiet strength Jimenez showed on the field.
The application arrives through district Gmail, not a random third-party site. That keeps the process aligned with Redlands Unified timelines. Essay questions ask about family, goals, and any suspensions, so answer directly instead of hiding blemishes that counselors will already know about.
Pair this local award with broader justice-focused funds if your path stays in law or public safety. Read the Achieving My Potential Scholarship for students with personal justice-system experience, the Instant Checkmate Law and Legal Studies Scholarship for pre-law and criminal justice majors nationwide, and the Patrick L. Hiram – John S. Freitas Scholarship for probation and police-related study in Hawaiʻi or California.
Eligibility
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✓Redlands High School senior maleYou must be a male graduating senior enrolled at Redlands High School in the Redlands Unified School District during the application cycle.
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✓Baseball or soccer participationApplicants need a history of participating in baseball or soccer at Redlands High. Highlight seasons, positions, and sportsmanship in your activities section.
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✓2.5 GPA or higherMaintain at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Submit an unofficial transcript signed by your counselor as RCSF instructions describe.
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✓Full-time college enrollmentPlan to attend an institution of higher learning on a full-time basis in the fall after graduation.
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✓Criminal justice or criminal law plans (preferred)Preference goes to students who intend to major in criminal justice or criminal law. Explain how athletics shaped your interest in protecting your community.
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✓Character and leadership profileFund criteria look for love of family, quiet but strong role modeling, peer respect, and goal orientation. Your essay should show those traits with specific stories.
Benefits
- Scholarship amount $500 (one student)
- Eligible use College costs per RCSF payment rules
- Renewal Not renewable
- Athletic stipend Not included
- Guaranteed internship Not included
Document checklist
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✓RCSF unified scholarship applicationComplete the online application sent to Redlands Unified seniors through district Gmail and the Senior Google Classroom page.
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✓Cover sheet and personal information sectionsFill every tab, including education history, future plans, and explanations of any high school suspensions if applicable.
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✓School and community activity recordsDocument athletics plus clubs, jobs, or volunteer work that reinforce your leadership narrative.
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✓Community service summaryList service hours or projects, especially those tied to youth mentoring, law enforcement outreach, or family support.
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✓Personal essayAnswer the memorial essay prompt with honest stories about family, teammates, and your criminal justice goals.
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✓Counselor-signed transcriptUpload or attach the unofficial transcript your counselor certifies. Keep a backup PDF in case the portal requests re-upload.
How to apply
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FAQ
What is the Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship?
It is a $500 Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation award for one male Redlands High senior who played baseball or soccer, meets the GPA requirement, and will attend college full time. The fund honors Brian Jimenez and prefers criminal justice or criminal law majors.
Who is eligible for the Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship?
Male Redlands High seniors with at least a 2.5 GPA who participated in baseball or soccer and plan full-time college enrollment. Other Redlands Unified campuses are not listed in the fund criteria.
Do I have to major in criminal justice to win?
Preference goes to criminal justice or criminal law majors, but the published criteria still allow other full-time paths if you meet the athlete and GPA requirements. Explain your major clearly in the essay.
How much is the Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship worth?
CareerOneStop and RCSF descriptions list a single $500 scholarship awarded to one student.
When is the Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship deadline?
CareerOneStop lists February 5. Older printed RCSF instructions cited February 20. Confirm the current date with your counselor or inside the district application portal.
Where do I apply for the Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship?
Redlands Unified seniors apply through the Redlands Community Scholarship Foundation unified application linked from redlandsscholarships.org and distributed via district Gmail.
Can female athletes apply for the Brian Jimenez Memorial Scholarship?
No. The fund criteria specify a male senior from Redlands High School. Female athletes should review other RCSF scholarships on the Redlands High list.
What documents does RCSF require?
Expect the online application sections, personal essay, activity summaries, community service details, and a counselor-signed unofficial transcript. Suspension explanations are required if applicable.
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