Scholarships for Low-Income Women, Ages 35 and Older

[Paco Tomei]

Deadline: March 1, 2012

Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund

By awarding scholarships to low-income women 35 and older, JRF provides opportunities for women nationwide to secure careers and break the cycle of poverty. Each scholarship recipient has a vision of how education will benefit herself, her family and her community. While the women come from diverse backgrounds, they are all united and motivated by their goal to succeed through education.

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
  

http://www.rankinfoundation.org/students

For other opportunities see:

http://scholarships.fatomei.com/scholarships-for-women.html