Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund

Scholarship Description

Each year, Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to low-income women pursuing an undergraduate education in the United States.

An applicant for a JRF Scholarship must be:

1. A woman, age 35 or older
2. Low-income (based on income guidelines listed below)
3. A U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.
4. Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree.
5. Enrolled in or accepted to a not-for-profit, regionally accredited institution.

Scholarships are renewable for up to 5 years and distributed directly to the recipient. Applicant must be enrolled in or accepted to a not-for-profit, regionally accredited institution. Visit rankinfoundation.org for more info.

Eligibility Requirements

• Must be Female
• Type of institution award is open to: two-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: four-year college
• Type of institution award is open to: trade/technical school
• Award is available to U.S. citizens

Application Requirements

• Application form required
• Transcript required
• Financial need analysis required
• Recommendations or references required
• Special requirements exist (These are specified in text.)
• Resume Required
• Acceptance Letter

How To Apply