Qualifications
Since 1978, Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund has awarded scholarships to help over 500 women across the United States attend college.
The application cycle for 2012 is now open. To view a video guide to filling out the application, or to download the 2012 application form, click here. Applications must be postmarked by March 1 to be considered, and the selected scholars will be announced by July 1.
Eligibility Requirements
An applicant for a JRF scholarship must be:
- A woman, age 35 or older.
- A U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States.
- Enrolled in, or accepted to, a regionally or ACICS accredited school.
- Pursuing a technical or vocational education, an associate's degree, or a first bachelor's degree.
- Low-income
Income Guidelines
JRF’s low-income eligibility is based on the student’s estimated household income for the coming school year. Our income guidelines come from the Department of Labor’s Lower Living Standard. The figures below are updated each year on November 1st.
| Household Size | Maximum Net Household Income Compare your estimated household income for the 2012 school year with the figures in this chart. |
|---|---|
| 1 | $14,182 |
| 2 | $23,243 |
| 3 | $31,900 |
| 4 | $39,379 |
| 5 | $46,475 |
| 6 | $54,347 |
Selection Factors
The following factors, among others, are considered for each applicant:
- Your goals
- Your plan for reaching your goals
- Challenges you may have faced
- Your financial situation
Accreditation
Applicants should check with their school's enrollment or financial aid office to confirm regional or ACICS accreditation. JRF accepts the following accreditations:
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges
- Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges
- Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Jeannette Rankin Foundation to make financial awards without regard to race, creed, religion, color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, or physical disability.
What next?
If you're eligible to apply based on the above criteria, click here to download the application form and to view a video guide to filling out the application.
Questions regarding the application
Find an answer on our Frequently Asked Questions page.
View our video guide here to completing the application.
Carefully read the instructions included with the application form.
If after this you still have questions, you may contact JRF via email, info(at)rankinfoundation(dot)org or phone at 706-208-1211. Because we have limited staff, the preferred method of contact is email.
