Empowering Women Through Education
Support Women Breaking Free of Generational Poverty in their Pursuit of Post-Secondary Education
Looking for a Scholarship to Finish Your College Degree and Build a Better Life For Yourself and Your Family?
Mission
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund (JRF) provides scholarships and support for low-income women ages thirty-five and older across the US to build better lives through post-secondary education.
More than $3 million in scholarships awarded by 2018! Growing from $500 awarded in 1978
More than 1,000 women assisted! Growing from 1 woman assisted in 1978
81.5% increase in average annual earnings from High School Diploma to Bachelor’s degree or higher
Our Vision
Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund’s vision is to economically empower all women through post-secondary education.
Come to an event and meet JRF Scholars firsthand!
Our next event: SMART Party Atlanta on November 8, 2018
Become a volunteer application reader and help us select the newest class of JRF Scholars
