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Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship FundLetter of Recommendation #2Cover SheetApplicant Last Name: ______________________________________ First: _________________________________About Jeannette Rankin Fund ScholarshipsThe Jeannette Rankin Fund, named in honor of the first woman elected to the U.S. Congress, annually awardsscholarships to women pursuing a college education. Since 1978, JRF has awarded more than $1.8 million inscholarships to low-income adult women who have a vision of how an education will benefit themselves, their familiesand their communities. Selection for Jeannette Rankin Fund scholarships is very competitive. The student listed above isrequesting your recommendation for a scholarship for the 2013 - 2014 school year.InstructionsOn separate paper, preferably on letterhead, please comment on the following. Use examples when possible:• The applicant’s academic and/or career goals.• Her potential for success in her chosen field.Please attach this cover sheet to your letter and return it to the applicant.*She will need to submit this letter with her scholarship application, postmarked by March 1, 2012. Letters will not beaccepted by fax or e-mail.Questions?Contact the Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund at info@rankinfoundation.org or 706-208-1211.Your Contact InformationYour Name: _____________________________________________________________________________Title (if applicable): ____________________________________________________________________________College/Business/Organization (if applicable): ___________________________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________City: _____________________________________________ State: _______________ Zip: ______________________How do you know the applicant? ______________________________________________________________________How long have you known the applicant? ______________________Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________________________*If you would like this letter to be confidential, you will need to make a second copy of your letter and seal both copies inseparate envelopes before returning to the applicant. She is required to submit two copies with her application. If you donot make a second copy, the applicant will be required to open the envelope to make the second copy.JRF Application Page 6