Nowadays, the phrase \u201cnon-traditional student\u201d is nearly obsolete. This is true due to the fact that every \u201cnon\u201d must be measured against a standard of relative normalcy. Considering that widespread desperateness of contemporary economic times call for equally desperate measures, like returning to the classroom after an absence of several decades, no longer is there such a thing as describing the \u201ctraditional\u201d student profile.<\/p>\n
Indeed, considering the old clich\u00e9 \u201cchange is the only constant in life,\u201d it could be argued quite credibly that conventional non-traditional students are today\u2019s traditional students.<\/p>\n
Nonetheless, returning students who are wondering if a college degree is necessary for today\u2019s job market<\/a> often face financial difficulty attaining that goal. Fortunately, however, financial help is available to non-trads of limited means looking to escape economic hardship in the scholarships featured below.<\/p>\n DEADLINE: Contact sponsors<\/p>\n Through this program made possible by proceeds from sales of its customized license plates, NAU makes it possible for its non-traditional undergrads to earn degrees with annual monetary awards in varying amounts.<\/p>\n Per featured official website content, many other forms of financial assistance are freely available from free scholarship funds for non-traditional students at NAU. One example is a new fund established with a $1 million grant by NAU alumnus Tim Snider less than a year before this writing.<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Academic Excellence Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students (Northern Arizona University (\u201cNAU\u201d) DEADLINE: Contact administrator<\/p>\n Executive Women\u2019s International (\u201cEWI\u201d) focuses equally on careers, community, and connection. Considering its philosophy \u201cto be a leader, you must be a reader,\u201d it comes as no surprise that ASSIST is a major means by which it promotes \u201clearning, leadership, and literacy.\u201d<\/p>\n Financial assistance of $2,000 to $10,000 goes toward higher education costs of 13 lucky ASSIST recipients annually.<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Financial need All applications must be initially submitted to local EWI chapters. Names of local winners are then forwarded to EWI corporate offices for final recipient selection.<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship (\u201cASSIST\u201d) DEADLINE: March 1<\/p>\n 8ALA sponsors this scholarship as a way to help late-blooming Legion Family members get a head start in today\u2019s tough job market. An annual award of $2,000 is made to a recipient who is looking to pick up where they left off earlier in life by returning to higher learning realms.<\/p>\n Applicants must be\/have:<\/p>\n \u2022 Pursuing a two or four-year degree or training in a certified technical, trade, or professional program Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n ALA Non-Traditional Student Scholarship DEADLINE: Contact sponsor<\/p>\n Upon arriving at ANTSHE\u2019s website landing page, a prominent upbeat message promises \u201cexciting news!!\u201d Substantive featured content displayed in the following sentence discloses the fact that ANTSHE will award more academic scholarships than ever before at its upcoming 2014 Annual Conference. The next phrase translates this into \u201cmore opportunities to contribute\u201d to non-traditional learners\u2019 academic journeys that gives ANTSHE great pride.<\/p>\n Below is a list of ANTSHE funds that make annual awards in varying amounts that typically hover around the $1,000 mark.<\/p>\n \u2022 Marius \u2018Gabe\u2019 DeGabriele Scholarship for Graduate Students Although specifics vary, the above programs share common threshold eligibility criteria that include:<\/p>\n \u2022 Prior contributions that enrich the applicant\u2019s college and\/or community with demonstrated probable future continuity Besides the above, graduate students must have\/be:<\/p>\n * A minimum 3.5 grade point average (\u201cGPA\u201d) Undergraduates in four-year programs must have\/be:<\/p>\n * A minimum 3.25 GPA for last 30 credit hours<\/p>\n Undergraduates in two-year programs must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Completed at least 15 credits Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education Scholarship DEADLINE: March 1<\/p>\n AASHSP established this fund in 1998 to assist non-traditional students pursue advanced pharmacy degrees.<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Enrolled in at post-entry level pharmacy degree program Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Austin Area Society of Health-System Pharmacists Scholarship – Non-Traditional DEADLINE: March 15<\/p>\n This memorial scholarship serves as a living legacy of honoree\/nominee by providing financial assistance to worthy non-traditional students at University of Washington (\u201cUW\u201d).<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n New and entering students<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Full-time registration in 12 or more UW credits per semester of award Continuing and transfer students<\/strong><\/p>\n \u2022 Earned at least 12 credits at UW or 9 at another postsecondary institution Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Bernie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund DEADLINE: 3RD Monday in April<\/p>\n This scholarship awards $800 annually to a female student at University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire (\u201cUWEC\u201d).<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 A returning female student Single mothers of small children receive strong preference.<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Cathy G. Sultan Scholarship DEADLINE: March 1<\/p>\n Sponsored by the Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts (\u201cKACD\u201d), this scholarship awards $1,000 annually to mature college students interested in agricultural and natural resources careers.<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Older than 25 Application essay quality has extremely strong bearing on award decisions.<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Conservation of Natural Resources Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students DEADLINE: Varies by program<\/p>\n Emerge advances its mission to support women scholars by sponsoring 70 different scholarships that make annual awards of $2,000 to $5,000.<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 25 or older as of application date Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Emerge Scholarships, Inc. DEADLINE: March 1<\/p>\n Awards are available to both full and part-time non-traditional female students at Ohio University Southern (\u201cOUS\u201d).<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Enrolled at OUS Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Ironton Child Welfare Club Scholarship DEADLINE: Contact administrator<\/p>\n This scholarship makes annual awards of varying amounts to liberal arts majors at Union County College in Cranfield, NJ.<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Enrolled part or full-time at Union County College Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Margaret B. Hanson Memorial Scholarship DEADLINE: March 1<\/p>\n JRF awards assists returning female scholars achieve academic advancement with annual awards of $2,500.<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Female Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Jeannette Rankin Women\u2019s Scholarship Fund DEADLINE: Varies, contact sponsor<\/p>\n This scholarship makes annual awards to returning graduate students at the University of Rhode Island in pursuit of Marine Affairs master\u2019s degrees. Amount and number of awards vary. Contact sponsor for specific eligibility criteria.<\/p>\n Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Kenelm W. Coons Marine Affairs Scholarship DEADLINE: March 1<\/p>\n Established by named honoree who returned to school as a displaced housewife, this fund makes renewable annual awards of $500 to scholars in similar situations.<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 Financial need Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Marion P. Callison Non-Traditional Scholarship Download an application at http:\/\/www.wiu.edu\/coehs\/dfmh\/scholarships\/Marion%20Callison.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n DEADLINE: January 1<\/p>\n Sponsor Modern Woodmen randomly selects 10 non-traditional students annually to receive a $1,000 award.<\/p>\n Applicants must have\/be:<\/p>\n \u2022 A Modern Woodmen member Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n Modern Woodmen of America Scholarship DEADLINE: May 1<\/p>\n The U.S. Department of Education sponsors its CACG program to facilitate higher education access by low-income scholars. Awards vary and are based on relative number of state residents who are 15 to 44 years old.<\/p>\n1. Academic Excellence Scholarships For Non-Traditional Students – Northern Arizona University (\u201cNAU\u201d)<\/h3>\n
\nCOE Scholarships
\nFlagstaff, AZ 86001
\nPhone: (928) 523-7139
\nE-mail: COEStudentScholarships@nau.edu<\/p>\n2. Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship (\u201cASSIST\u201d)<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Socially, economically, and physically challenged adults
\n\u2022 Primary responsibility for small children
\n\u2022 Clearly defined career objectives
\n\u2022 State with high specificity why higher education is essential to career goals
\n\u2022 Utilize college\/university programs, community service agencies, and\/or career professionals to facilitate reentry
\n\u2022 Age 18 or older
\n\u2022 Reside within the boundaries of an EWI chapter<\/p>\n
\nApply at http:\/\/ewiconnect.com\/ChapterResources\/FormsExhibits\/ASIST-application.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n3. American Legion Auxiliary (\u201cALA\u201d) Non-Traditional Student Scholarship<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Member of the American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of the American legion
\n\u2022 Paid dues for the two years immediately preceding calendar year of application<\/p>\n
\n8945 N. Meridian St. Suite 200
\nIndianapolis, IN 46260
\nPhone: (317) 569-4500<\/p>\n4. Association for Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education Scholarship (\u201cANTSHE\u201d)<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Kazimour Scholarships for Undergraduate Students
\n\u2022 The Founder’s Scholarship
\n\u2022 The ANTSHE Board of Directors Scholarship<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 Active ANTSHE membership<\/p>\n
\n* Accepted by or enrolled at an accredited graduate program for at least six hours during award year
\n* Hold a four-year bachelor\u2019s degree
\n* Completed 30 or more credit hours toward current degree by scholarship award date<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A cumulative minimum 3.25 GPA for last 15 credits<\/p>\n
\nAdult Learner Programs
\nKennesaw State University
\n1000 Chastain Rd
\nMD 0502-ST-Bldg.5, Rm. 264-B
\nKennesaw, GA 30144<\/p>\n5. Austin Area Society of Health-System Pharmacists (\u201cAASHP\u201d) Scholarship – Non-Traditional<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 AASHSP membership
\n\u2022 Demonstrate financial need, as academic history is not a factor in award decisions<\/p>\n
\nTexas Society of Health-System Pharmacists
\nResearch & Education Foundation
\n3000 Joe DiMaggio #30-A
\nRound Rock, TX 78665
\nPhone: (512) 906-0546 or (800) 242-8747
\nE-mail: foundation@tshp.org<\/p>\n6. Bernie Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 A minimum 2.25 GPA<\/p>\n
\n\u2022 A minimum 2.25 GPA<\/p>\n
\nUW-Fond du Lac Foundation & Alumni Association Office
\nPatty Brandl, Executive Director
\n400 University Drive
\nFond du Lac, WI 54935
\nPhone: (920) 929-1335
\nE-mail: patricia.brandl@uwc.edu<\/p>\n7. Cathy G. Sultan Scholarship<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Demonstrate significant financial need
\n\u2022 Have a Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (\u201cFAFSA\u201d) on file with the UWEC Financial Aid Office
\n\u2022 Enrolled full-time at UWEC
\n\u2022 Demonstrate outstanding academic and career potential<\/p>\n
\nNontraditional Student Services
\nSchofield Hall 226
\nUniversity of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
\nEau Claire WI 54702
\nPhone: 715-836-3259
\nE-mail: nontraditionalstudents@uwec.edu<\/p>\n8. Conservation of Natural Resources Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Pursuing an undergraduate degree in agriculture or a related natural resources field<\/p>\n
\nDivision of Conservation
\n375 Versailles Road
\nFrankfort, KY 40601
\nPhone: (502) 573-3080
\nE-mail: Johnna McHugh@ky.gov<\/p>\n9. Emerge Scholarships, Inc.<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Attending or accepted by an educational institution
\n\u2022 Financial need
\n\u2022 Female<\/p>\n
\n3525 Piedmont Road
\nBldg. 5, Ste. 300
\nAtlanta, GA 30305
\nPhone: (404) 477-5808
\nE-mail: info@emergescholarships.org<\/p>\n10. Ironton Child Welfare Club Scholarship<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Lawrence County residents
\n\u2022 Financial need
\n\u2022 A minimum 2.5 GPA<\/p>\n
\nOhio University Southern Financial Aid Office
\n1804 Liberty Ave.
\nIronton, Ohio 45638
\nPhone: (740) 533-4600<\/p>\n11. Margaret B. Hanson Memorial Scholarship<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Majoring in liberal arts
\n\u2022 Completed at least 9 credits
\n\u2022 A minimum 3.0 GPA in English coursework
\n\u2022 Plan to pursue a four-year degree
\n\u2022 Demonstrated community activity involvement
\n\u2022 A Union County resident<\/p>\n
\nUnion County College Foundation
\n1033 Springfield Ave.
\nCranfield, NJ 07016
\nPhone: (908) 709-7505<\/p>\n12. Jeannette Rankin Women\u2019s Scholarship Fund (\u201cJRF\u201d)<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Age 35 or older
\n\u2022 Low-income
\n\u2022 U.S. citizenship or permanent residency
\n\u2022 Pursuing vocational or technical training, an associate\u2019s degree, or first-time bachelor\u2019s degree
\n\u2022 Currently attending or accepted by an accredited school<\/p>\n
\n1 Huntington Road, Suite 701
\nAthens, GA 30606
\nPhone: (706) 208-1211
\nE-mail: info@rankinfoundation.org<\/p>\n13. Kenelm W. Coons Marine Affairs Scholarship<\/h3>\n
\nCollege of the Environment and Life Sciences
\nCenter for Biotechnology and Life Sciences
\n120 Flagg Road
\nKingston, RI 02881
\nPhone: (401) 874-2957
\nEmail: cels@uri.edu<\/p>\n14. Marion P. Callison Non-Traditional Scholarship<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 A minimum 3.0 GPA
\n\u2022 Over age 25
\n\u2022 Currently or previously employed outside or in the home or a parent attending school while working part-time<\/p>\n
\nDepartment Scholarship Committee Chair
\nDepartment of Dietetics, Fashion Merchandising and Hospitality
\n140 Knoblauch Hall
\nWestern Illinois University
\nMacomb, IL 61455<\/p>\n15. Modern Woodmen of America Scholarship<\/h3>\n
\n\u2022 Age 25 or older
\n\u2022 Pursuing a certificate or undergraduate degree at an accredited postsecondary school<\/p>\n
\n1701 1st Avenue
\nRock Island, IL 61201
\nP.O. Box 2005
\nRock Island, IL 61204
\nPhone: (800) 447-9811<\/p>\n16. NJ College Access Challenge Grant (\u201cCACG\u201d)<\/h3>\n