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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
Raffle Raises over $2000
Posted on Sep 21, 2009 by JRF Staff |
Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets, JRF raised over $2000 on the diamond bracelet raffle. Proceeds will fund one of this year’s JRF scholarships. The winning ticket was drawn at the Annual Dinner last Thursday, and the lucky winner was Laura Jolly, Dean of UGA’s College of Fam...
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Diamond Bracelet Raffle
Posted on Sep 9, 2009 by JRF |
You could win a beautiful diamond bracelet, valued at $9,385! This 14 kt gold basket weave wide-link bracelet with .96 carat diamonds, generously donated by JWR Jewelers, is being raffled to support JRF’s scholarship program. Tickets are just $10 each, or you can increase your odds AND yo...
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Live Auction at Annual Dinner
Posted on Sep 4, 2009 by JRF Staff |
Thanks to Wilbur Mull at Classic Realty & Auction Co. Inc., we are going to have a great live auction at the Dinner this year. One of the items up for bid is a 2 night/3 day getaway to the Blue Ridge Mountains! Warren’s Ridge has 3 bedrooms with 3.5 bath along with a spacious finished b...
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