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A Special Valentine's Day - The Sunshine Lady Challenge 2010
Posted on Feb 10, 2010 by JRF |
Laura Bierema and Mark Ebell were the hosts of a Valentine-themed party in their home last Saturday. The event was the kickoff of the $100,000 Sunshine Lady Challenge Grant, a fundraiser benefiting Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund. The challenge was given by JRF supporter Doris Bu...
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College expenses have increased 121 percent in past 30 years
Posted on Dec 30, 2009 by JRF |
According to the Washington Post, since 1980, “the average cost of tuition and room and board has grown by a staggering 121 percent while median household income has risen a mere 18 percent.” Read the article, As college costs rise, loans become harder to get to find out how this is ...
Collection of JRF scholar stories has been published
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 by JRF |
Daring to Dream, inspiring success stories of thirty JRF scholars, has been published just in time for holiday gift giving. This collection reminds us that living a meaningful life is a process of discovery; one that can be started, and restarted, at any age. Copies are just $14.95, and the proc...
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Private scholarships more important than ever
Posted on Oct 21, 2009 by JRF |
A recent article from CNN reports that college tuition rates are steadily increasing while financial aid is dwindling, making it incredibly difficult for low-income students to earn a college degree. Students are relying on loans to not only pay their tuition, but to afford their room and board a...
Tagged: scholarships, jrf scholars, college expenses, education
Back to School Again
Posted on Sep 28, 2009 by JRF Staff |
NBC’s Today Show aired a special segment last week called Back to School Again, which focused on adult learners. They noted that 40% of current undergrads are age 25 or older. Check out this video clip to see their tips for adults in college.
Tagged: education
