JRF applications increase 39%
Posted on Jun 12, 2009 by JRF Staff
As the 2009 selection process winds down, JRF has started to assemble a few facts and figures about our 2009 applications.
The most striking is the 39% increase in applications from 2008. 834 women applied for scholarships this year, up from 601 in 2008.
We aren’t surprised at the increased interest in our scholarship program; in tough economic climates, more women return to school as a result of lay-offs or under-employment, and other sources of funding become harder to find. But we didn’t realize how dramatic the increase would be.
Our generous donors provided funds for 80 scholarships, and a group of dedicated volunteers went above and beyond the call of duty to help us complete the selection process.
We’ll be sending letters to 2009 scholars in the coming days. Keep checking back to learn more about the outstanding students in the 2009 scholar class!
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