Independent Students And Scholarships

A need-based scholarship program, the ReStart Scholars Program supports students age 25 or older. Applicants must be enrolled in an associate or bachelor’s program. They must also live in Oregon or Siskiyou County, California. The scholarship covers 90% of unmet college costs for up to 46 students annually.

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship supports nontraditional students, GED recipients, veterans, former foster care youth, and former juvenile justice youth. Applicants must live in Colorado, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming and be enrolled in an undergraduate program. The scholarship requires proof of financial need. Participating schools distribute the funds.

The President’s Scholarship supports a graduate student who shows financial need and academic achievement. Applicants must be nontraditional student members of the Association for Nontraditional Students in Higher Education. Recipients must enroll full time at an accredited school. The scholarship provides up to full tuition.

Graduate students in business qualify for the MBA Diversity Fellowship. Applicants must be Black, Hispanic, Native American, LGBT+, military veterans, students with disabilities, or women. The scholarship requires a resume, essay, and proof of admission to an accredited business school. Recipients receive up to $40,000 in financial aid for their first year of an MBA program.

The Patsy Mink Foundation offers five Education Support Awards each year. The scholarship offers up to $5,000 in financial aid for low-income mothers pursuing education or training. Applicants must be pursuing their first degree at a postsecondary level. They must attend a nonprofit, accredited school that does not discriminate based on gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, or immigration status.

Three parents pursuing an undergraduate degree receive the Single Parent Scholarship each year. The scholarship requires an essay on how applicants will use their education to improve their family. Applicants need primary physical custody of at least one minor child. They need a minimum 3.0 GPA and must enroll full time at an accredited college.

The Working Parent Scholarship supports parents enrolled in a college program while also working. Applicants can be full-time or part-time students attending an accredited college. The scholarship requires a minimum 3.0 GPA and a work history of at least 12 hours a week for the four weeks before applying. Applicants submit an essay on balancing parenthood, working, and school.

The Aging Matters Scholarship provides $1,500 to a student who cares for an aging loved one or works with elderly adults. The scholarship also supports students pursuing a career in elder care. Applicants must enroll in an accredited two-year or four-year college and sumit an essay on why aging matters. Applicants submit their materials in May.

The Nontrad Military Service Award funds nontraditional students with a record of military service, including current and former service members. Applicants must attend an accredited school and demonstrate drive and perseverance. The scholarship also requires student membership in the Association for Nontraditional Students in Higher Education.

The Army Women’s Foundation offers Legacy Scholarships to help women soldiers and their descendents advance their education. The program offers financial support for certificate students, community college programs, bachelor’s degrees, and graduate degrees. The graduate scholarship offers up to $2,500 in financial aid for students with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

The HotelPlanner.com Scholarship provides 10 scholarships for veterans each year. Applicants must attend an accredited graduate program related to technology in the U.S. The scholarship committee evaluates applicants based on financial need. Other criteria include military service and an essay. The partner or child of military service members also qualify. The scholarship accepts applications in August and December.

The ASIST Scholarship funds students facing economic, social, or physical challenges. Executive Women International offers this scholarship. A committee reviews applications at the chapter level and then submits winners for scholarships that range from $2,000-$10,000. Applicants must live within the boundaries of a chapter that participates in the scholarship.

The Founders Scholarship supports nontraditional students with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be undergraduates who contribute to their college and community. The scholarship requires full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s program at an accredited college. Applicants must also join the Association for Nontraditional Students in Higher Education as student members. Recipients receive up to the full cost of tuition.