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Scholarships for Non-Traditional, Adult & Returning Students

Non-Traditional, Adult & Returning Students

Students of all ages would like to go – or go back to – college, they’re just looking to find a way to pay for it. We can help with that. Just like any high school or college student, non-traditional, adult and returning students qualify for college scholarships, too! Discover college scholarships that students returning or heading to college at any age qualify for today.

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New Scholarships for Non-Traditional, Adult & Returning Students

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Kopecky Scholarship

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Education

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Description

The Kopecky Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, College of Education. You must be a non-traditional student, be majoring in teaching, and demonstrates a deep commitment to the profession to be eligible for this award.

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Kopecky Scholarship

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, College of Education

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The Kopecky Scholarship is available to students at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, College of Education. You must be a non-traditional student, be majoring in teaching, and demonstrates a deep commitment to the profession to be eligible for this award.

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Richard R. Shaw Endowed Scholarship

Tompkins Cortland Community College

$500 Varies See Details

Description

The Richard R. Shaw R. Endowed Scholarship is available to non-traditional students at Tompkins Cortland Community College. You must be in good academic standing, enrolled for at least nine credit hours and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to residents of Tompkins and Cortland counties.

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Richard R. Shaw Endowed Scholarship

Tompkins Cortland Community College

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$500

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The Richard R. Shaw R. Endowed Scholarship is available to non-traditional students at Tompkins Cortland Community College. You must be in good academic standing, enrolled for at least nine credit hours and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to residents of Tompkins and Cortland counties.

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Cralle Scholarship

Spalding University

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The Cralle Scholarship is available to female students at Spalding University. You must be at least 27 years old and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Cralle Scholarship

Spalding University

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The Cralle Scholarship is available to female students at Spalding University. You must be at least 27 years old and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Elizabeth A. Knapp Scholarship

State University of New York, Binghamton

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The Elizabeth A. Knapp Scholarship is open to female students at the State University of New York, Binghamton. You must be at least 25 years old and have delayed your formal education to be eligible for this award.

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Elizabeth A. Knapp Scholarship

State University of New York, Binghamton

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The Elizabeth A. Knapp Scholarship is open to female students at the State University of New York, Binghamton. You must be at least 25 years old and have delayed your formal education to be eligible for this award.

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Joy S. Helm, 1962 and 1971 Scholarship

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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The Joy S. Helm, 1962 and 1971 Scholarship is open to non-traditional students at Kutztown University. You must have completed your freshmen year and is in the teacher education program to qualify for this award.

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Joy S. Helm, 1962 and 1971 Scholarship

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

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The Joy S. Helm, 1962 and 1971 Scholarship is open to non-traditional students at Kutztown University. You must have completed your freshmen year and is in the teacher education program to qualify for this award.

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Alice D. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship

Marywood University

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Description

The Alice D. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing career-oriented degrees at Marywood University. Preference is given to adult females (over 35 years of age) returning to school to complete their career choice.

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Alice D. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship

Marywood University

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The Alice D. Lawrence Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate and graduate students pursuing career-oriented degrees at Marywood University. Preference is given to adult females (over 35 years of age) returning to school to complete their career choice.

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Montella-Carpentier Scholarship

Marywood University

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The Montella-Carpentier Scholarship is open to adult female students who demonstrate financial need at Marywood University.

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Montella-Carpentier Scholarship

Marywood University

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The Montella-Carpentier Scholarship is open to adult female students who demonstrate financial need at Marywood University.

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Late-Returning Student Scholarship - Baruch College, CUNY

City University of New York, Baruch College

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The Late-Returning Student Scholarship is open to students at Baruch College. You must be returning to college to complete your undergraduate degree in business and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Late-Returning Student Scholarship - Baruch College, CUNY

City University of New York, Baruch College

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The Late-Returning Student Scholarship is open to students at Baruch College. You must be returning to college to complete your undergraduate degree in business and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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AAUW 2nd Chance Book Scholarship

South Florida Community College Foundation

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Description

The AAUW 2nd Chance Book Scholarship is available to female students at South Florida Community College. You must have a college GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to continue your education at a four year university to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given students over 25 years old.

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AAUW 2nd Chance Book Scholarship

South Florida Community College Foundation

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The AAUW 2nd Chance Book Scholarship is available to female students at South Florida Community College. You must have a college GPA of at least 3.0 and plan to continue your education at a four year university to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given students over 25 years old.

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Aaron Bram Medical Students Book Fund

University of South Florida - College of Medicine

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The Aaron Bram Medical Students Book Fund is available to students at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. You must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to non-traditional students.

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Aaron Bram Medical Students Book Fund

University of South Florida - College of Medicine

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The Aaron Bram Medical Students Book Fund is available to students at the University of South Florida College of Medicine. You must demonstrate academic excellence and financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to non-traditional students.

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Largest Scholarships for Non-Traditional, Adult & Returning Students

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Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship

Wellesley College, Graduate Financial Aid

Up to $25,000 March 12, 2025 See Details

Description

The Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship is available to students who wish to travel abroad for one year of travel or study. You must be a graduate of Wellesley College and be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for this award. Any scholarly, artistic, or cultural purpose may be considered. Merit and financial need will also be...

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Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship

Wellesley College, Graduate Financial Aid

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Up to $25,000

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March 12, 2025
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The Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship is available to students who wish to travel abroad for one year of travel or study. You must be a graduate of Wellesley College and be at least 25 years of age to be eligible for this award. Any scholarly, artistic, or cultural purpose may be considered. Merit and financial need will also be...

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Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship

Phi Beta Kappa Society

$20,000 January 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship is available to help fund the study of Greek language, literature, history, or archaeology; or the study of French language or literature. You must be an unmarried woman between the ages of 25 and 35, demonstrate ability to carry on original research, hold a doctorate or have fulfilled all the requirements for...

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Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship

Phi Beta Kappa Society

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$20,000

deadline

January 31, 2025
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Description

The Mary Isabel Sibley Fellowship is available to help fund the study of Greek language, literature, history, or archaeology; or the study of French language or literature. You must be an unmarried woman between the ages of 25 and 35, demonstrate ability to carry on original research, hold a doctorate or have fulfilled all the requirements for...

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James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$5,670 Varies See Details

Description

The James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship is open to non-traditional female students at Westminster College in Utah enrolled at least half-time. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to single parents.

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James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$5,670

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Description

The James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship is open to non-traditional female students at Westminster College in Utah enrolled at least half-time. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to single parents.

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Adult Learner Grant - CCSJ

Calumet College of St. Joseph

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Adult Learner Grant is available to students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph. You must be 55 years of age or older to be eligible for this award.

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Adult Learner Grant - CCSJ

Calumet College of St. Joseph

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Up to $5,000

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The Adult Learner Grant is available to students at Calumet College of Saint Joseph. You must be 55 years of age or older to be eligible for this award.

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Daniels Opportunity Award

Westminster College, Utah

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Daniels Opportunity Award is open to full-time non-traditional students at Westminster College. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Daniels Opportunity Award

Westminster College, Utah

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$5,000

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Description

The Daniels Opportunity Award is open to full-time non-traditional students at Westminster College. You must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Van Dragt-Vander Wal Scholarship

Calvin University

$4,550 January 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Van Dragt-Vander Wal Scholarship is available to non-traditional students at Calvin University. You must be at least 30 years old to qualify for this award.

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Van Dragt-Vander Wal Scholarship

Calvin University

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$4,550

deadline

January 31, 2025
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The Van Dragt-Vander Wal Scholarship is available to non-traditional students at Calvin University. You must be at least 30 years old to qualify for this award.

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Montana Senior Citizen Fee Waiver - University of Montana, Montana Tech

University of Montana at Montana Tech

$4,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Montana Senior Citizen Fee Waiver is available to students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must be a Montana resident and be at least 62 years of age to be eligible for this award.

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Montana Senior Citizen Fee Waiver - University of Montana, Montana Tech

University of Montana at Montana Tech

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$4,500

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The Montana Senior Citizen Fee Waiver is available to students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must be a Montana resident and be at least 62 years of age to be eligible for this award.

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WGU Rise Above Grant

Western Governors University

Up to $4,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The WGU Rise Above Grant is available to adult students at Western Governors University who are facing significant financial barriers in pursuing a WGU degree.

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WGU Rise Above Grant

Western Governors University

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Up to $4,000

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The WGU Rise Above Grant is available to adult students at Western Governors University who are facing significant financial barriers in pursuing a WGU degree.

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Koch/Watson Woman's Board Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$4,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Koch/Watson Woman's Board Scholarship is open to students at Westminster College in Utah who are enrolled at least half-time. You must be a non-traditional student and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Koch/Watson Woman's Board Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

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$4,000

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The Koch/Watson Woman's Board Scholarship is open to students at Westminster College in Utah who are enrolled at least half-time. You must be a non-traditional student and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Mur and Henry Taylor Scholarship in Social Work

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - School of Social Work

$3,900 Varies See Details

Description

The Mur and Henry Taylor Scholarship in Social Work is available to graduate students at the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Preference will be given to non-traditional students returning to school to further their education and experience in the field of social work.

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Mur and Henry Taylor Scholarship in Social Work

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign - School of Social Work

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$3,900

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The Mur and Henry Taylor Scholarship in Social Work is available to graduate students at the School of Social Work at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Preference will be given to non-traditional students returning to school to further their education and experience in the field of social work.

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