The Jeannette Rankin Foundation is a special college scholarship and grant program designed to help older women obtain a college education. The Jeannette Rankin Foundation has operated continuously since 1976, giving away more than $1.25 million in college scholarships. The Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $2000 per student. Scholarship awards are typically administered through financial aid offices with $1000 awarded for fall term and $1000 for spring term.
Eligibility requirements for Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarships are as follows: the scholarship applicant must be a woman age 35 or older, must be a U.S. citizen, 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. The scholarship applicant must also and meet certain income requirements. For more information on Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarships or to apply, please visit www.rankinfoundation.org. To find more scholarships for college, visit our Easiest Scholarship Search Ever.
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