Scholarships for Adult Students

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• BPW Virginia Ruff Scholarship for Continuing Education

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineJune 30, 2026

This scholarship honors Virginia Ruff, a member of Bedford BPW for more than 50 years at the time of her death in April 2002 at age 94. A graduate of The College of Mary Washington and The College of William and Mary, Miss Ruff dedicated her life to the education of Bedford children as a teacher at the Villamont and Montvale schools, and as a librarian at Bedford and Liberty High Schools. She

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• American College of Surgeons International Guest Scholarships

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineJuly 1, 2026

The American College of Surgeons offers International Guest Scholarships to young surgeons from countries other than the United States or Canada who have demonstrated strong interests in teaching and research. The scholarships, in the amount of $10,000 each, provide the scholars with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in the US and Canada and to attend and

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• Cyntra D. Scott Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineJuly 15, 2026

Inspiring More Minds offers education-based scholarships for individuals living with sickle cell disease. We know that “education” can take many forms. We define it as an activity that furthers one’s knowledgebase to improve their quality of life and advance their ability to create a sustainable livelihood. This could take the form of a workshop, course, experiential-learning, or degree program.

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• Mahoney Family Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineAugust 1, 2026

Each year the Mahoney Family Foundation awards scholarships to deserving professionals. Grants of up to $5,000 per individual are designed to help offset the financial burden of required Continuing Education Units or Advanced Degrees incurred by our Nurses and Teachers. Scholarship Details Scholarships of up to $5,000 per individual Designed for nurses and teachers pursuing CEUs or

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• Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship Fund

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineSeptember 1, 2026

The Keep Your Chin Up Scholarship Fund is a non-traditional scholarship for Arizona residents age 25 and older. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED but not prior Bachelor's Degree, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, demonstrate financial need and prove school enrollment. Awards will range and award recipients will be chosen based on need, merit and answers to essay questions;

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• AAUW American Dissertation Fellowship

• Amount$25,000
• DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026

AAUW American Fellowships support women scholars who are pursuing full-time study to complete dissertations, conducting postdoctoral research full time, or preparing research for publication for eight consecutive weeks. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated based on scholarly excellence; quality and originality of project design; and active commitment

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• Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Student Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineNovember 30, 2026

To be eligible for the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Medical Student Scholarship, applicants must: be a current third-year medical student in good academic standing who expects to graduate in the upcoming spring; be seeking a residency in Northern California; and, attend an accredited medical, osteopathic or podiatry school. Recipients will be encouraged to participate in a one-month

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• DAR Edward G. and Helen A. Borgens Teacher Scholarships

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2027

The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children. As one of the most inclusive genealogical societies in the country, DAR boasts 190,000 members in 3,000 chapters across the United

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• FTE Fellowships for Doctoral Students

• Amount$35,000
• DeadlineFebruary 14, 2027

Since 1968, FTE has been committed to increasing diversity in religion and theological faculty in North America. For more than half a century, FTE has invested in supporting under-resourced and underrepresented scholars of religion and theological education. Scholarship Details Administered by the Forum for Theological Exploration (FTE), founded in 1954 Dissertation fellowship of up

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• Jeannette Rankin National Scholar Grant

• Amount$500
• DeadlineFebruary 16, 2027

Our vision is to inspire a better world by empowering women through education. Receiving a Scholar Grant is much more than a financial reward. Grant recipients enter a Sisterhood of JRF Scholars, where they have access to coaching, case management and the support of alumnae and others who are actively transforming their futures. JRF Scholars far exceed their demographic’s national average in

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• ANSWER Scholarship

• Amount$5,500
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2027

The ANSWER Scholarship provides college scholarships, mentoring, and professional development to moms in Mecklenburg and 11 surrounding counties in the Carolinas. Scholarship Details Annual scholarship amounts typically range from $2,750 to $5,500 Renewable for up to four consecutive years Includes mentorship and professional development opportunities Eligibility Criteria

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• GRCF ATHENA Eileen DeVries Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2027

The Grand Rapids Community Foundation's ATHENA Eileen DeVries Scholarship is awarded to a student that identifies as female and will be over the age of 29 at the start of academic year for which the funds are awarded. The recipient must be attending an undergraduate program at a specified college or university in Michigan. Applicants must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative GPA. Scholarship recipients

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• Brenda Brown DeSatnick Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$800
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2027

To apply for the Brenda Brown DeSatnick Memorial Scholarship, you must be a female former graduate of any high school in the United States or have attained a high school equivalency diploma (GED). Preference will be given to current residents of Lancaster County, Nebraska, although women in broader Nebraska may apply. The applicant must be a woman over the age of 25, planning to attend a

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• JCF Judy Kay Wendland-Young Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 15, 2027

The Judy Kay Wendland-Young Scholarship is for women who have not previously attended college at an accredited college or university offering bachelor’s degrees, and who will be enrolled in their first year of a four-year undergraduate program at an accredited college or university in the U.S. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need in order to be considered for this

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• College Club West Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 16, 2027

Scholarships grants are awarded annually to qualified greater Cleveland women ages 25 or older in a four-year degree-granting program or graduate program. The Scholarship Committee selects recipients on the basis of maturity, academic record, promise, goals, and financial need. Candidates will be interviewed by the College Club Scholarship Committee in May. Recipients will be announced within a

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• Becky Burrows Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineMarch 16, 2027

This fund provides aid to students who are reentering the job market, beginning “second careers,” or seeking to improve their professional skills for their current occupation by continuing their education in that field. Students must pursue a career working with youth and young adults in leadership and development, helping people and encouraging brain safety and health, or caring for families

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• Antonia Brancia Maxon, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$1,500
• DeadlineApril 1, 2027

To be eligible for the Antonia Brancia Maxon, Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship, applicants must: be a resident of the State of Connecticut (copy of driver’s license required if attending a doctoral program out of state) or attending an audiology doctoral program in the state of Connecticut; be a current third-year student enrolled full-time; and submit two letters of recommendation that describe

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• Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship

• Amount$6,000
• DeadlineApril 13, 2027

The Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship is available to students aged 25 years or older who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at a non-parochial institution in Rhode Island. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate financial need and complete the Universal Scholarship Application. The scholarship awards range from $1,000 to $1,500 and are renewable. Scholarship Details

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• AAUW Seattle Undergraduate Scholarship

• Amount$15,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2027

This scholarship supports returning undergraduate students in Washington state whose college education has been interrupted. Eligible applicants must be at least 24 years old and demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is designed to help students complete their degree at a public four-year university or a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) program at select Washington

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• Jessamine S. Henderson Foundation Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineApril 15, 2027

Applicants for the Jessamine S. Henderson Memorial Adult Education Scholarship must be high school graduates or possess a General Education Development (GED) diploma. Applicants must: be residents of Somerset or Hunterdon County, New Jersey; serious about pursuing a career-related program of study; and demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to applicants who have had little or no

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• Colorado Women's Education Foundation

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineApril 30, 2027

Colorado Women's Education Foundation (CWEF) is a 501(c)3 that awards scholarships to women of nontraditional age. CWEF depends entirely on donations and wants to do more to empower women. Since its inception, CWEF has awarded nearly 700 scholarships to women totaling more than half a million dollars. Eligibility Applicant identifies as a woman Must be at least 25 years old by April

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• WIRE Jenny Ballard Opportunity Scholarship

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineJune 1, 2027

The WIRE Opportunity Scholarship is awarded to a woman who may not have been able to attend college when she graduated from high school, but now wants to further her education. The $2,500 one-time scholarship will be presented to an electric cooperative member in South Carolina based on the applicant’s information. Scholarship Details One-time scholarship awarded to a woman resuming her

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• American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowships

• Amount$70,000
• DeadlineJune 1, 2027

The American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowships (PF) support new investigators in research training programs to position them for independent careers in cancer research. As part of their evaluation, peer reviewers consider how well the fellowship will broaden the applicant’s research training and experience. Scholarship Details Postdoctoral fellowship supporting cancer research

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• Spertus Institute Midcareer Graduate Fellowships

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineVaries

Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership is committed to serving our students and ensuring equal access to our high-quality learning and leadership programs. A Spertus education builds and strengthens community leaders, and the Spertus Scholarship program makes our programs accessible to students with varied interests, backgrounds, and professional experiences. Limited funds are

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• Massachusetts Medical Society (MMS) Annual Scholars Program

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineVaries

The MMS provides a wide array of services and resources to students who attend medical school in Massachusetts every year, ranging from financial support during medical school, to counseling for career options after graduation. Each nominee must be a member of the Massachusetts Medical Society. Medical school students in Massachusetts are eligible for free membership that allows them to apply to