Paying for College When You’re a Nontraditional Student At 42, I had reached a point in my career where I felt my lack of a degree was holding me back professionally. No matter how qualified I was for a job, I was competing against people with less experience but a college degree. I really love […]
Read MoreWhat is a Non-Traditional Student? You can find many definitions for nontraditional or delayed-entry students. Most agree that these are students who: Did not enroll in college straight out of high school Are usually 24 or older Generally attend part-time for at least part of the academic year Work full-time (35+ hours a week) Are […]
Read MoreThe Sunflower Initiative’s Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship http://www.thesunflowerinitiative.com/scholarship/ or http://www.thesunflowerinitiative.com/ (“Scholarship” tab) Contact Info: The Harriet Fitzgerald Scholarship, The Sunflower Initiative, c/o Lee Calizo, UMBC, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD 21250; email: HFScholarship@thesunflowerinitiative.com Deadline: March 1 Award Amount: $10,000 (Renewable) Eligibility: Female graduating high school seniors, women who have matriculated at college, but left prior to […]
Read MoreANTSHE Scholarships for NonTrads (Nontraditional Students) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BzKRaKxJLpTh0Wg-9E7sYhU6QdqaT4lMDQBaPZVnF8M/viewform or http://www.myantshe.org/ (“Annual Scholarships” Link in left sidebar) Contact Info: Adult Learner Programs, Kennesaw State University, 1000 Chastain Road, MD 0502-ST-Bldg.5, Room 264-B, Kennesaw, GA 30144 Deadline: Not stated Award Amount: $1,000 (several awarded) Eligibility: Graduate Students: Nontraditional students with a GPA of 3.5, who have been accepted […]
Read MoreAARP Foundation Scholarship Program for Women Links: http://www.aarp.org/aarp-foundation/our-work/income/womens-scholarship-program/how-to-apply.html or http://www.aarp.org (Click the “AARP Foundation” Link and use Search Bar to type “Women’s Scholarship Program”) Contact Info: AARP Foundation; phone: 888.687.2277; email: foundation@aarp.org Deadline: March 30 Award Amount: $500–$5,000 (350 Awarded; Renewable) Eligibility: Women; age 50+; low income; Undergraduate pursuing a technical or vocational education, an […]
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