[Jeannette Rankin Foundation](https://rankinfoundation.org)

February 13, 2026: Full application deadline | February 13, 2026: Application and recommendation letter deadline

Up to $2,500 annually, renewable for up to five years; unrestricted, non-tuition support.

Annual grant for women and nonbinary adults (25+) in Georgia or Montana pursuing technical, vocational, or undergraduate education with financial need.

--- ## Description The Emerge Grant, offered by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation, is an annual, unrestricted, non-tuition award supporting women and nonbinary residents of Georgia and Montana who are 25 years or older. The program is aimed at individuals demonstrating financial need and pursuing technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree at accredited U.S. institutions. The grant honors Jeannette Rankin’s legacy and provides recipients with flexible support to help achieve educational and professional advancement. --- ## Due Dates - February 13, 2026: Full application deadline - February 13, 2026: Application and recommendation letter deadline Applicants are notified of decisions by July 31, 2026. --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $2,500 per year - Funding is renewable for up to five years (potential total up to $12,500 per recipient) - Funds are distributed directly to recipients and are not restricted to tuition expenses --- ## Eligibility Applicants must meet **all** of the following criteria: - Identify as a woman or nonbinary - Be a resident of Georgia or Montana - Be 25 years of age or older at the application deadline - Demonstrate financial need - Be pursuing one of the following at an accredited U.S. institution: - Technical or vocational education - Associate’s degree - First bachelor’s degree --- ## Application Process 1. **Eligibility Survey:** Complete the [Emerge Grant Eligibility Survey](https://form.typeform.com/to/gbunq9SZ) to confirm you meet the requirements. 2. **Prepare Materials:** Review the [Application Checklist](https://rankinfoundation.org/application-checklist/) and prepare responses to essay questions ([download essay prompts](https://rankinfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JRF_Application_Essay_Questions.docx)). 3. **Recommendations:** Contact your recommenders early; their letters must be submitted by the application deadline. 4. **Submit Application:** Create a Submittable account and submit your application and recommendation letters by February 13, 2026, using the [online application portal](https://rankinfoundation.submittable.com/submit/91a0f1b4-ff76-42dd-8fba-bca392cef521/2025-jeannette-rankin-foundation-scholar-grant-application). **Review Process:** - Applications are reviewed in three tiers by trained volunteers. - Each application is evaluated at least five times. - Criteria include clarity of academic/professional goals, realistic plans, and commitment to community impact. --- ## Additional Information - Only a select number of applicants are chosen each cycle. - All applicants will be notified of their status. - The grant is **unrestricted** (can be used for expenses beyond tuition). --- ## External Links - [Emerge Grant Program Page](https://rankinfoundation.org/emerge-grant/) - [Application Portal](https://rankinfoundation.submittable.com/submit/91a0f1b4-ff76-42dd-8fba-bca392cef521/2025-jeannette-rankin-foundation-scholar-grant-application) - [Eligibility Survey](https://form.typeform.com/to/gbunq9SZ) - [Application Checklist](https://rankinfoundation.org/application-checklist/) - [Essay Questions (Word doc)](https://rankinfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/JRF_Application_Essay_Questions.docx) - [Jeannette Rankin Foundation Grants Overview](https://rankinfoundation.org/scholar-grants/) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Link/Email | |----------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Contact Form](https://rankinfoundation.org/contact-us/) | | Foundation homepage | [https://rankinfoundation.org](https://rankinfoundation.org)|

Emerge Grant - Jeannette Rankin Foundation

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