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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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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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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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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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Dick and Jo Herbrechtsmeyer Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

Up to $750 Varies See Details

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The Dick and Jo Herbrechtsmeyer Scholarship is available to full- time students at North Iowa Area Community College. You must be a resident of Butler, Floyd or Mitchell County to qualify for this award. Preference is given to non- traditional students.

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Dick and Jo Herbrechtsmeyer Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

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Up to $750

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The Dick and Jo Herbrechtsmeyer Scholarship is available to full- time students at North Iowa Area Community College. You must be a resident of Butler, Floyd or Mitchell County to qualify for this award. Preference is given to non- traditional students.

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Business and Professional Women Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

Up to $500 Varies See Details

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The Business and Professional Women Scholarship is available to non- traditional students at North Iowa Area Community College. You must have completed at least one year in an institution of higher learning prior to June 2002 to qualify for this award.

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Business and Professional Women Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

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Up to $500

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The Business and Professional Women Scholarship is available to non- traditional students at North Iowa Area Community College. You must have completed at least one year in an institution of higher learning prior to June 2002 to qualify for this award.

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George A. Weber Memorial Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

$500 Varies See Details

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The George A. Weber Memorial Scholarship is available to non-traditional students at North Iowa Area Community College.

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George A. Weber Memorial Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

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$500

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The George A. Weber Memorial Scholarship is available to non-traditional students at North Iowa Area Community College.

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Patrick Scherber Automotive Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

$500 Varies See Details

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The Patrick Scherber Automotive Scholarship is available to students at North Iowa Area Community College. You must be majoring in automotive service technology, be a resident of the Area 2 or Southern Minnesota area and demonstrate a good work ethic and the skills necessary to be gainfully employed in the automotive industry to qualify for...

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Patrick Scherber Automotive Scholarship

North Iowa Area Community College

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$500

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The Patrick Scherber Automotive Scholarship is available to students at North Iowa Area Community College. You must be majoring in automotive service technology, be a resident of the Area 2 or Southern Minnesota area and demonstrate a good work ethic and the skills necessary to be gainfully employed in the automotive industry to qualify for...

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Mildred McDowell Scholarship

Trevecca Nazarene University

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The Mildred McDowell Scholarship is available to students at Trevecca Nazarene University. You must be majoring in elementary education and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to older, non-traditional students.

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Mildred McDowell Scholarship

Trevecca Nazarene University

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The Mildred McDowell Scholarship is available to students at Trevecca Nazarene University. You must be majoring in elementary education and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. Preference will be given to older, non-traditional students.

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Kercher Memorial Scholarship

Trevecca Nazarene University

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The Kercher Memorial Scholarship is open to full-time students at Trevecca Nazarene University. You must have accepted the call to ministry later in life and be pursuing a degree in ministerial studies to be eligible for this award.

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Kercher Memorial Scholarship

Trevecca Nazarene University

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The Kercher Memorial Scholarship is open to full-time students at Trevecca Nazarene University. You must have accepted the call to ministry later in life and be pursuing a degree in ministerial studies to be eligible for this award.

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Lyla Flagler Scholarship

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

$800 Varies See Details

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The Lyla Flagler Scholarship is open to mature individuals who formerly attended the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Applicants must not have graduated and are now returning to complete their degree. You must have financial need and should have had an above-average scholastic record when you first attended the university.

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Lyla Flagler Scholarship

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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$800

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The Lyla Flagler Scholarship is open to mature individuals who formerly attended the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. Applicants must not have graduated and are now returning to complete their degree. You must have financial need and should have had an above-average scholastic record when you first attended the university.

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University's Women's Association Emergency Grant - UWEC

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

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The University's Women's Association Emergency Grant is open to non-traditional female students at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. You must demonstrate financial need in an emergency situation to be eligible for this award.

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University's Women's Association Emergency Grant - UWEC

University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire

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Up to $2,000

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The University's Women's Association Emergency Grant is open to non-traditional female students at the University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire. You must demonstrate financial need in an emergency situation to be eligible for this award.

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Largest Scholarships for Non-Traditional, Adult & Returning Students

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James E. "Pete" Petersen Scholarship

Westminster College, Utah

$5,670 Varies See Details

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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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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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Daniels Opportunity Award

Westminster College, Utah

$5,000 Varies See Details

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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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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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Crankstart College Reentry Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The Crankstart College Reentry Scholarship is open to reentry students (Junior Transfer Students) admitted to the UCLA College for Fall. You must be between the ages of 25 and 50 and demonstrate financial need in order to be considered for this award.

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Crankstart College Reentry Scholarship

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

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$5,000

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The Crankstart College Reentry Scholarship is open to reentry students (Junior Transfer Students) admitted to the UCLA College for Fall. You must be between the ages of 25 and 50 and demonstrate financial need in order to be considered for this award.

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Adult Learner Grant - CCSJ

Calumet College of St. Joseph

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

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

University of Montana at Montana Tech

$4,500 Varies See Details

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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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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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Jane F. Vaughan Endowed Scholarship

Montana State University-Billings

$4,300 September 30, 2026 See Details

Description

The Jane F. Vaughan Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time non-traditional students at Montana State University, Billings. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. Preference will be given to students seeking a degree with a teaching certificate option.

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Jane F. Vaughan Endowed Scholarship

Montana State University-Billings

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$4,300

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September 30, 2026
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The Jane F. Vaughan Endowed Scholarship is available to full-time non-traditional students at Montana State University, Billings. You must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and demonstrate financial need to qualify for this award. Preference will be given to students seeking a degree with a teaching certificate option.

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WGU Rise Above Grant

Western Governors University

Up to $4,000 June 30, 2026 See Details

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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

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June 30, 2026
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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

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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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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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Continuing Education Scholarship - East-West University

East-West University

Up to $3,750 Varies See Details

Description

The Continuing Education Scholarship is available to students at East-West University. You must be a working adult and be continuing your education to be eligible for this award. This award provides a 25 percent tuition reduction.

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Continuing Education Scholarship - East-West University

East-West University

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Up to $3,750

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The Continuing Education Scholarship is available to students at East-West University. You must be a working adult and be continuing your education to be eligible for this award. This award provides a 25 percent tuition reduction.

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