Grants for Adult Women Continuing Their Education

Many private educational grants--also known as scholarships--are intended for high school students to go to college. However, a number of grant opportunities for adult women to continue their education are available. Whether you’re 18 or 38, you can apply for a number of potential scholarships to finish your college education. Most grants are for women to earn a 4-year bachelor’s degree, and many do not require financial qualification to earn an award.
  1. Association for Women in Science

    • Association for Women in Science offers several grants ideal for women wishing to continue their education. Scholarships are available for both undergraduate and graduate study in science fields, which would include areas such as biology or chemistry. Additionally, the association offers the Ruth Satter Memorial Award for women who interrupted the formal educational process for at least 3 years to raise a family.

      Association for Women in Science
      awis.org

    Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting

    • Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting is another grant resource for women. Those who are single parents or head of household can apply for scholarships to study accounting at the college level. Available awards include “Women in Transition” and “Women in Need.”

      Educational Foundation for Women in Accounting
      efwa.org

    Executive Women International

    • Executive Women International offers the “Adult Students in Scholastic Transition” award. The scholarship is geared toward single parents, women just entering the workforce and displaced workers.

      Executive Women International
      executivewomen.org

    Karla Scherer Foundation Scholarship

    • The Karla Scherer Foundation Scholarship may be an ideal grant application option for women hoping to study at the graduate level. The scholarship is earmarked for those women pursuing a master’s degree in humanities at the University of Chicago.

      Karla Scherer Foundation Scholarship
      karlascherer.org

    National Association of Women in Construction

    • National Association of Women in Construction offers scholarships for both college education and construction trade school training. The grants are awarded to select women who are pursuing a career in construction.

      National Association of Women in Construction
      nawic.org

    American Business Women’s Association

    • American Business Women’s Association offers grants to selected members. Unlike many programs, the scholarships can be used for approved continuing education courses that aren’t necessarily associated with a college degree program.

      American Business Women’s Association
      abwa.org

    Assistance League

    • Assistance League has a number of branches throughout the United States. Many offer grants to women and men for continuing their formal education. One example is the Phoenix Assistance League, which offers scholarships to those who plan to earn a 4-year degree after completing 64 credits at an area community college.

      Assistance League
      assistanceleague.org

    Career Development Grants for Women

    • Career Development Grants for Women is run through the American Association of University Women (AAUW.) The program offers scholarships for a variety of programs outside the area of getting a first-time bachelor’s degree. Grants can be used for a first or second bachelor’s degree, a graduate degree or specialized career training that is not part of a formal college degree program.

      Career Development Grants for Women
      aauw.org/fga/

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