Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant
The Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant provides unrestricted, non-tuition support for women and nonbinary students aged 35+ pursuing technical, associate’s, or first bachelor’s degrees in the U.S.
Funder: Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Full application and recommendation letter deadline) | February 2027 (Full application deadline, including all required materials)
Funding Amounts: Up to $2,500 annually, renewable for up to 5 years (maximum $12,500 total per scholar).
Summary: Unrestricted, non-tuition funding for women and nonbinary students aged 35+ pursuing technical, associate’s, or first bachelor’s degrees at accredited U.S. institutions.
Key Information: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and submit both application and recommendation letters by the deadline.
Description
The Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant provides unrestricted, non-tuition support to women and nonbinary students aged 35 or older who demonstrate financial need and are pursuing technical or vocational education, an associate’s degree, or a first bachelor’s degree at an accredited institution in the United States. The grant is designed to empower nontraditional students to achieve their academic and professional goals while encouraging recipients to give back to their communities. Funding is flexible and can be used for living expenses, transportation, childcare, or other non-tuition needs.
