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Jackie Robinson Foundation Scholars
In 1973, Rachel Robinson founded the Jackie Robinson Foundation, a public, not-for-profit, national organization that awards four-year college scholarships to academically gifted students of color with financial need, enabling them to attend the college of their choice.  More >
• Scholar Bios | Sponsors
• Education and Leadership Development Program


Jackie Robinson Historical Timeline
View a timeline of the major events in Jackie Robinson's life. Read about the different eras of his career, life, and impact on American society.  More >

Robinson Autobiography
The following material is excerpted from "I Never Had It Made," the autobiography of Jackie Robinson, copyright Rachel Robinson, 1995.
• Cornel West on Robinson
• Hank Aaron on Robinson
• The Noble Experiment

Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life
"Breaking Barriers: In Sports, In Life" is a multi-curricular character education program developed by Major League Baseball, the Major League Baseball Players' Trust for Children, and Scholastic, Inc. Using baseball-themed features, activities, and lessons, the program is designed to teach children the values they need to deal with barriers in their lives.  More >

Latest News:
• Awards dinner honors actor Redford
• Robinson Scholars converge in N.Y.
• Plans unveiled for Robinson Museum
• Russell praises Robinson at tribute
• Dodgers help kids remember Jackie
• Tigers holding Robinson contest
• Sox announce Robinson tribute
• Foundation celebrates Robinson's birth


Sights and Sounds
• 2009 Awards dinner a success 
• 2009 Robinson Foundation luncheon  | Gallery
• Sen. John Kerry on the Gold Medal Honor awarded to Robinson 
• Larry Lucchino on why Red Sox support efforts to promote Robinson's legacy 
• Earl Wilson on Black History Month: 56K | 350K
• Elliot Maddux on Black History Month: 56K | 350K
• Al Downing on Black History Month: 56K | 350K
• Rachel Robinson - JRF Founder - on Jackie Robinson and the JRF: 56K | 350K
• Willie Randolph - Manager NY Mets - on Jackie Robinson and the JRF: 56K | 350K
• Jackie Robinson: A Look Back: 56K | 350K
• MLB.com looks at life and career of Jackie Robinson: 56K | 350K
• The Jackie Robinson Legacy: 56K | 350K
• Jackie Robinson's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame
• Jackie Robinson Foundation PSA 56K | 350K
• Historical Jackie Robinson 56K | 350K
• Jackie Robinson retrospective 56K | 350K
• Jackie Robinson Day in-stadium tribute 56K | 350K
• MasterCard Memorable Moments: Jackie Robinson 56K | 350K
• 1972 World Series, Game 2 350K
• A salute to Jackie Robinson at Shea Stadium 350K

The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) is a public, not-for-profit national organization founded by Rachel Robinson in 1973 as a vehicle to perpetuate the memory of Jackie Robinson and his achievements. It provides education and leadership development opportunities for minority students with strong capabilities, but limited financial resources. Serving as an advocate for young people with the greatest need, the Foundation assists increasing numbers of minority youths through the granting of four-year scholarships for higher education.
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2007-2008
Academic Year
• $3.1 Million provided in scholarship assistance and program support
• 259 JRF Scholars and Fellows (247 JRF Scholars, 12 Extra Innings Fellows)
• Scholars and Fellows are enrolled at 94 colleges and universities
• Scholars represent 30 States and the District of Columbia
• 92 corporations, foundations and individuals currently support the Foundation's Education and Leadership Development Program (ELDP)
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• JRF Board Members
• Legacy Campaign
• JRF Museum & Education Center