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UN knows education is key
Mar 3, 2011
The United Nations is winding up its 55th annual session, which this year focused on the status of women. The Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said, “Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier.” What she means, is that increasin...
JRF Scholar Mimi Daniel included in ASUA Art Show
Mar 15, 2010
JRF is proud to announce, that current scholar Mimi Daniel has recently been highlighted for her artwork by the University of Arizona art club, FACE. Mimi is a single-parent, an art teacher at a local Arizona elementary school, as well as a full-...
Collection of JRF scholar stories has been published
Nov 16, 2009
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...
Private scholarships more important than ever
Oct 21, 2009
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 t...
JRF scholar Melissa Brooks earns BS
Jun 19, 2009
JRF scholar Melissa Brooks wrote to us recently with great news: she has finished the coursework for her Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management, and she’ll receive her diploma from Franklin University in August! Melissa will join u...
