School Grants for Older People

Thanks to the generous contributions of corporations, schools, charitable organizations, non-profit organizations and private donors, going to school has never been easier. There are several scholarships and grants available for older, non-traditional students. It's just a matter of finding the proper scholarship to fit your needs and doing everything you can to ensure you get it.
  1. Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship

    • The Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship is offered by the Jeannette Rankin Foundation to a deserving, older college student. To qualify, you must be female, age 35 or older, low-income and pursuing an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university. Students must also write a personal statement detailing their educational and professional goals, any hardships they've faced and their financial struggles. Due to a large endowment, the award amounts vary.

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

    Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship

    • The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship is offered to a deserving student by Executive Women International (EWI). To qualify, you must demonstrate financial need, have children to take care of, and must write an essay detailing your educational and professional aspirations, as well any hardships you've faced. The award amount is $2,500.

      EWI
      515 South 700 East Suite 2A
      Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
      801-355-2800
      executivewomen.org

    Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarship

    • Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarship is offered to returning students by the Datatel Scholars Foundation. To qualify, you must be out of school for 5+ years, excel academically and be attending a Datatel client college or university. The award amount is between $1,000-$2,400.

      Datatel Scholars Foundation
      4375 Fair Lakes Court
      Fairfax, VA 22033
      800-486-4332
      datatelscholars.org

    Talbots Women's Scholarship

    • The Talbots Women's Scholarship is offered by Talbots, Inc to an older, returning college student. To qualify, you must be female, attending college after a 10+ year gap, demonstrate financial need and write an essay outlining your goals and aspirations. Five women will receive awards of $10,000 and 60 women will receive awards of $1,000.

      Talbots, Inc.
      175 Beal Street
      Hingham, MA 02043
      781-749-7600
      talbotsinc.com

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