Qualifications
Since 1978, Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to help over 500 women across the United States attend college.
The application cycle has closed for the 2010 school year. The names of the students selected as the 2010 scholars will be posted by July 1, and updated information about the 2011 school year will be posted by November 1.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant for a JRF scholarship must be:
- A woman, age 35 or older.
- A U.S. citizen.
- 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
Income Guidelines
JRF’s low-income eligibility is based on the student’s estimated household income for the coming school year. Our income guidelines come from the Department of Labor’s Lower Living Standard. The figures below are updated each year on November 1st.
| Household Size | Maximum Net Household Income Compare your estimated household income for the 2010 school year with the figures in this chart. |
|---|---|
| 1 | $13,578 |
| 2 | $22,254 |
| 3 | $30,542 |
| 4 | $37,703 |
| 5 | $44,497 |
| 6 | $52,034 |
Selection Factors
The following factors, among others, are considered for each applicant:
- Your goals
- Your plan for reaching your goals
- Challenges you may have faced
- Your financial situation
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Jeannette Rankin Foundation to make financial awards without regard to race, creed, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical disability.
Questions regarding the application
Find an answer on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
You may also contact JRF via email, info(at)rankinfoundation(dot)org or phone at 706-208-1211.
Because we have limited staff, the preferred method of contact is email.
