The Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarship is a scholarship offered by the Executive Women International (EWI) Foundation. The grant is offered to those considered non-traditional, including older students and those seeking retraining for a new profession. In order to qualify, students must demonstrate financial need, have a clearly defined career goal and must reside within the boundaries of their designated EWI chapter. The award amount is $2,500. Money can be used to cover education or living expenses.
EWI International
515 South 700 East, Suite 2A
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
801-355-2800
executivewomen.org
The Russ Griffith Memorial Scholarship if offered to students who haven't been enrolled in school for at least five years. This includes both high school graduates who haven't pursued college and those that have had some college experience. The scholarship is offered to students by the Datatel Scholars Foundation. In order to qualify, students must write an essay on the challenges of being a returning student and the importance of scholarships for returning students. The award amount is $1,500.
Datatel Scholars Foundation
4375 Fair Lakes Court
Fairfax, VA 22033
800-486-4332
datatelscholars.org
The Talbots Women's Scholarship is offered to a woman pursuing an undergraduate degree at least ten years after receiving her GED or high school diploma. The awards are given to women with notable achievements and financial need. Six women receive $10,000 and fifty women receive $1,000.
The Talbots, Inc.
175 Beal Street
Hingham, Massachusetts 02043
781-749-7600
talbotsinc.com
The Reverend John Cunningham Diversity Scholarship is awarded to a student at Rhode Island's Providence College. To qualify, a student must speak a first language other than English and represent a minority culture. The award amount varies, but it usually covers at least 2/3 of educational expenses.
Providence College
One Cunningham Square
Providence, RI 02918
401-865-1723
providence.edu