Jeannette Rankin

Cheryl
Chemical & Bimolecular
Engineering Student »
Since 1976, Jeanette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships to more than 700 women.
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Jacqueline
Early Childhood Education Student »
Education is one of the best ways out of poverty.
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LaTrena
Child and Family Development
and Religion Student »
Women with bachelors
degrees earn up to double the salary of women without them.
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Melissa
Junior High
Instructor »
Nearly half of JRF scholars are the first in their families to go
to college.
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Sarah
Nurse Practitioner »
We help women end cycles of poverty, underemployment, and abuse, offering a brighter future to families and communities for generations to come.
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Scholar Story

Nadja is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in order to become a chemical dependency counselor. As a single mother, Nadja says the JRF scholarship has been a huge relief to her financial burden.

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Supporter Story

Longtime JRF supporter Joyce Waller was recently honored with the Shelby J. Lacy Community Pillar Award! Read more about Joyce's commitment to community here.

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Our Mission

We provide scholarships and support for low-income women 35 and older to build better lives through college completion.

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Impact

95.7^% of scholars responding to surveys have graduated or are still enrolled in their college programs.
700+ women have received scholarships
48.7^% of scholars are the first member of their family to attend college.

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