Each year the Jeannette Rankin Foundation (JRF) awards grants to low-income women who have a vision of how their education will benefit themselves, their families, and their communities.
By awarding scholarships to low-income women 35 and older, JRF provides opportunities for women nationwide to secure careers and break the cycle of poverty.
The following factors, among others, are considered for each applicant: your goals, your plan for reaching your goals, challenges you may have faced, and your financial situation.
Deadline is March 1, 2012.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant for a JRF scholarship must be:
•A woman, age 35 or older.
•A U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.
•Enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally or ACICS accredited school.
•Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree.
•Low-income
The deadline is this Thursday! Click here to apply now!
