University of Michigan Endowed Scholarship

The Jalen Rose Foundation made a substantial gift to the University of Michigan to endow a scholarship for an incoming freshman. The Jalen Rose Endowed Scholarship is available to a first-year student with special consideration for students who come from the state of Michigan and either resides in an inner-city area, or is a member of an underrepresented group. The scholarship award is based on both merit and financial need. The annual scholarship completely covers the cost of in-state tuition, as well as provides support for additional expenses and is renewable for three additional years, provided the student recipient meets the eligibility requirements. The first recipient of this award graduated in 2008.

College Scholarships

For eight consecutive years, The Jalen Rose Foundation awarded college scholarships to Detroit high school seniors – each recipient received a $10,000 scholarship payable over four years to help them achieve their college dreams. Jalen, who attended Detroit Southwestern High School, designated a minimum of one scholarship to his alma mater annually. Winners were selected based on academic achievement and goals, extracurricular & community activities and financial need. Through this program, 38 students have had the opportunity to attend college.  Please note: although JRCF has students enrolled in college through 2014, this program is no longer accepting applications.

Congratulations to some of our graduates:

Brandon McNeal - Class of 2012, University of Michigan (Political Science & Sociology)
Ashlee Jackson - Class of 2012, Bowling Green State University (Apparel Merchandising)
Samuel Williams, Jr - Class of 2012, North Carolina A&T (Mechanical Engineering)
Jamel Riley - Class of 2011, Morehouse College (Business Administration)
Brenten Williams - Class of 2011, John Hopkins University (Public Health/Bioethics)
Adrien Carter - Class of 2010, Tuskegee University (Business)
Shantell Cleveland - Class of 2010, Michigan State University (Social Science/Sociology)
Alexandra Johnson-Joshua - Class of 2009, Marygrove College (Sociology & Linguistics)
Happi LaTova Williams - Class of 2008, University of Michigan (Art & Design)
Charlae Washington - Class of 2008, Howard University (Advertising/Business)
Joel Meyers - Class of 2008, Cornerstone (Educational Ministries)
Damion Norton - Class of 2008, Ferris State (Construction Management & Civil Technology)
Kellie Jones - Class of 2008, Olivet College (Biology/Pre-Med)
DeAnna Weston - Class of 2007, Wayne State University 
Akrum Dhaifullah - Class of 2007, (Biomedical Physics)
Shavonne Coleman - Class of 2007, Grand Valley State (Theatre)

2010 Winners

University of Michigan Rose Garden

For five consecutive seasons, The Jalen Rose Foundation sponsored the “Rose Garden,” a charity ticket section at every one of Jalen’s NBA home games. As guests of Jalen, local non-profit groups were invited to the arena to be a part of the basketball excitement. Each child received a ticket to the game and a "Rose Garden" shirt. In 2008-09, the Rose Garden bloomed again at his alma mater, the University of Michigan. For the fourth season, The Jalen Rose Foundation will sponsor a charity ticket section at select U of M home  men's basketball games during the regular season so that 20 local youth can experience a collegiate basketball game, enjoy a Rose Garden shirt and cheer the Wolverines on to victory! Through this program, nearly 6,000 youth have already had the opportunity to see a live basketball game.

Amateur Athletic Union Boys Basketball

The Jalen Rose Foundation supports AAU Team Michigan annually assisting with tournament entry fees, travel costs and uniforms in hope that they will continue the rich tradition of success started when Jalen was a player on the squad back in high school. Numerous current and former NBA players have been a part of this team earning National Championships in 1974, 1977, 1986, 1987 & 1991.