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WHY INCLUSION MATTERS OUR APPROACH
When we overlook the talent, skills, and efforts of some, The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) was founded in 1973 to
we impede the progress of all of us. Jackie Robinson address the achievement gap in higher education. Our celebrated
demonstrated the transformative power of inclusion. scholarship program provides generous, four-year grants and
comprehensive support services to highly motivated students
Inspired by our namesake, the Jackie Robinson Foundation of color with strong capabilities but limited resources. JRF’s
supports talented, highly motivated college students who go scholarship program is known for the depth of its mentoring
on to positively impact our world. curriculum, dubbed “42 Strategies for Success in College”.
THE JACKIE ROBINSON FOUNDATION
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