The Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship is offered annually to women over the age of 35 who want to complete their education and prosper financially. In order to qualify, prospective students must be female, 35 or older, enrolled in an accredited associate, vocational or bachelor's degree program and must demonstrate financial need. Students must also write an essay with their education and professional goals clearly outlined.
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
1 Huntington Road, Suite 701
Athens, GA 30606
706-548-0202
rankinfoundation.org
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship for Mature Women Students is a scholarship offered to women ages 25 and over. To qualify, you must have completed at least 60 credits toward a bachelor's degree. Money is distributed directly to the accredited college or university the student attends. Award amounts vary based on need, but the foundation had roughly $677,500 available for scholarships in the 2009-2010 school year.
The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation
35 Park Place
Princeton, NJ 08542
609-924-7022
newcombefoundation.org
The Adult Students In Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship program is a grant for non-traditional, older students. The goal of the program is to help adult students better their self-esteem and improve their financial and professional situations. In order to qualify, applicants must have a clear idea of their educational goals, must demonstrate financial need, must be older than high school age and must be entering college for the first time. The award amount is $2,500 per academic year.
EWI
515 South 700 East, Suite 2A
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
801-355-2800
executivewomen.org