Education Grants for Women over 40

The Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund

• The Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund makes money available on annual basis to women over 40 who wish to return to college. Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarships are awarded in varying amounts each year. To be eligible, an applicant must be female; at least 35 years of age; a U.S. citizen; pursuing a technical, associate's or first bachelor's degree; and able to demonstrate financial need. Applications must be postmarked by March 1. Prospective applicants should visit the Rankin Foundation website for more information.

  Jeannette Rankin Foundation
  1 Huntington Road
  Suite 701
  Athens, GA 30606
  706-208-1211
  rankinfoundation.org

AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program

• The AARP provides educational grant money to women over 40 through the AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program. AARP Women's Scholarships are awarded in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. To be eligible, an applicant must be female, must be at least 40 years of age, must enroll in a program of study within 6 months of receiving the award and must be able to demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given women who are returning to the workforce, underemployed or caring for another family member's children. The annual deadline for application is October 31.

  AARP Foundation Women's Scholarship Program
  c/o Scholarship Program Administrators, Inc.
  P.O. Box 23737
  Nashville TN 37202-3737
  aarp.org

BWIS Renate W. Chasman Scholarship

• Brookhaven Women in Science makes annual scholarship support available to women over 40 who wish to return to college through the Renate W. Chasman Scholarship. The Renate W. Chasman Scholarship is awarded in the amount of $2,000. To be eligible, a candidate must be female returning to college, a permanent resident or citizen of the United States and at least an undergraduate junior. In addition, a candidate must be a resident of Long Island and must be pursuing a degree in mathematics, engineering or the natural sciences. The annual deadline for application is April 1. Interested students should visit the BWIS website to download an electronic application.

  Chasman Scholarship Fund
  P.O.Box 183
  Upton, NY 11973
  bnl.gov