Online Resources & Scholarships

ANTSHE no longer provides scholarships, however, the resources below will direct you to some organizations who do provide scholarships for adult students. 

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Updated May 2024 

 

PTCB Exam Practice Test Scholarship

We are excited to introduce our annual Essay Writing Scholarship, aimed at recognizing and supporting exceptional students in their educational pursuits. This scholarship is open to all current college or university students, providing an opportunity for graduate students across various fields to showcase their talents and dedication. Scholarship Details: Award Amount: $1500
Eligibility: Available to undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled in accredited colleges or universities worldwide.
Essay Topic: Discuss a significant challenge facing your field of study or the broader academic community and propose innovative solutions to address it. Submission Deadline: December 1, 2024. Selection Process: Essays will be evaluated based on originality, creativity, clarity, and relevance to the given topic. Winner Announcement: The scholarship recipient will be announced on December 20, 2024. For more information visit: https://ptcbexampracticetest.com/ptcb-exam-practice-test-scholarship/

 

The Mental Health Scholarship

Open to students enrolled in any mental health degree program, including psychology, counseling, social work, psychiatric nursing, and related fields. Applicants must be committed to making a difference in the mental health field and demonstrate a passion for improving the lives of others. Applicants must have an @.edu email to enter. Submit a compelling piece of content (essay, video, artwork, or any creative medium) explaining why you are pursuing a mental health degree and outlining the positive impact you aspire to make. Essays should be between 500-800 words, and videos should not exceed 5 minutes. Express your passion creatively and authentically. Clearly address why you chose a mental health degree and how you envision contributing to the field.
Must be a current student at any University in the United States, using your student email for eligibility. Selection Criteria: A panel of mental health professionals and educators will evaluate submissions based on clarity of purpose, impactful vision, creativity and originality, and a genuine passion for mental health. Important Details: All submissions must be received by Jan 1st, 2025. Late submissions will not be considered. The selected recipient will be awarded $2,000 to support their education and journey toward becoming a mental health professional. How To Enter: Please email admin@drugrehabus.org using your .edu email from the university you are attending. Learn more about our scholarship here: https://drugrehabus.org/mental-health-scholarship/

 

Innovation in Education Scholarship

LA Tutors awards students who showcase their creativity and make positive impacts with a $500 Innovation in Education scholarship. On an ongoing monthly basis, this scholarship is open to all currently enrolled high school, college, and graduate students who showcase their creativity while helping those around them (whether that be in a creative fundraiser, an inventive new app, series of blog posts on a particular theme, or another idea). The application deadline is 11:59 pm PST on the 20th of each month. Requirements: Must be currently enrolled in high school or college, Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (or the equivalent), Must be a citizen of, permanent resident of, or hold a valid student visa in the United States or Canada. To Enter: Visit our online application portal at https://www.latutors123.com/scholarships/innovation-in-education/
Submit an essay describing their innovative project. Provide supporting documentation (letter of recommendation, news article/photo featuring their project, etc.).

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Addiction Resource Scholarship Essay Contest
Addiction Resource is proud to announce our $1,000 college scholarship essay contest. Higher education can be a valuable part of seeking a long-term career or bettering a person’s lifestyle. We at AddictionResource.net are passionate about supporting higher education, both to help college students reach their goals and to give back to our community at large. Visit https://www.addictionresource.net/scholarships/ for more information and for eligibility requirements. 

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Understanding Your Finances: The Guide for College Students

College can be one of the busiest times of your life. You have to juggle multiple classes, living on your own, and maintaining a

social life, all while trying to make big life decisions. But there is one thing you may not have put a lot of thought into yet: your finances. Your overall financial well-being includes many things, such as saving for college, paying for college, finding scholarships and loans, and even developing and improving your credit score. All of these factors will have an impact on your everyday life and your financial future, even if you’re not aware of it. It’s important that you understand what resources are available to you to help you get through your college experience with a head start on your finances! Learn more about how to pay and save for college, getting college scholarships and grants, managing your credit score as a student, and best financial advice for college students https://upgradedpoints.com/credit-cards/students-guide-to-credit/. 

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Row Zero is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded to one student each year pursuing an undergraduate course of study in a field focused on data analytics. The scholarship is available to current and future students enrolled in a data analytics themed program. Analytical programs include but are not limited to accounting, economics, engineering, business, data analytics, data science, computer science, information systems, or any other analytical field at a college or university anywhere in the United States or Canada https://rowzero.io/blog/scholarship.

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ICA School is pleased to offer ongoing monthly scholarships available to students looking to develop their careers in the home inspection and real estate field. Through the scholarship program, ICA will select one applicant per month to receive a grant of up to $2,500, to cover the cost of either in-person or online home inspection training, selected based on the licensing requirements in the scholarship recipient’s state. The scholarship is available to U.S. residents that complete the scholarship application form.

https://icaschool.com/scholarships/

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Study.com has recently developed scholarships to help make higher education more accessible. Student Scholarship Awards were designed to help students ease the financial burden that comes with earning a college degree. These scholarships each offer a $1000 academic award to their winners, and have an application deadline of November 1st. Visit https://homework.study.com/resources/student-scholarship-awards.html#0445 for more information. 

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Women & Financial Literacy Managing money in the midst of life’s other priorities is no easy task. Women of all ages and backgrounds struggle with the pressure to earn enough, access education, care for a family and plan retirement. https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/women/

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Students & Financial Literacy A college education is one of the most important investments you will ever make. By managing how you pay for school and what you spend money on, you can worry less about debt and more about your career after graduation. https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/students/

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45+ College Scholarships for Minority Students Minority students have long been underrepresented at U.S. colleges and universities, but they’re increasingly making their presence felt. The National Center for Education Statistics says that minorities now make up more than 48% of students enrolled in college, which is a much higher number than 30 years ago. For more information visit https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/student-life/scholarships-minority-students/.

 

Boom & Bucket is offering a scholarship of $1,000 to be awarded each year to a student pursuing a heavy machinery themed program. This scholarship is available to both currently enrolled students and future students who are planning to attend a program within the next 12 months. The program can be at a college or a trade school anywhere in the United Sates or Canada https://www.boomandbucket.com/blog/scholarship. 

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Education Loan Finance (ELFI), an organization designed to assist and educate borrowers with student loan debt. Help for minority students interested in finding free money to help them earn a college degree. We recently published two free guides, one highlighting a list of organizations that offer scholarships for Black students, and another list of scholarships for Latino & Hispanic students. Please take a look: https://www.elfi.com/scholarships-for-black-african-american-students/ https://www.elfi.com/scholarships-for-latino-hispanic-students/ We believe all students, no matter their background, should have the opportunity to further their education.

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Florin|Roebig Scholarship Opportunity

Florin|Roebig knows how valuable higher education can be, not only in shaping society but in helping young people reach their long-term academic and professional goals. For this reason, we’re proud to announce a scholarship contest awarding $1,500: https://florinroebig.com/scholarship/ First, second and third-place prizes are available through an essay contest, highlighting the upcoming election from the view of a college student.

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Other Scholarship Opportunities

Lisa Rowan, former senior writer and on-air analyst at The Penny Hoarder, provides a list of scholarship opportunities for adult students. Read the full article...

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1. AfterCollege Succurro Scholarship

Enter to win this $500 scholarship by completing a free profile at AfterCollege.

To qualify, you must be enrolled in an accredited, degree-seeking program (anything from your associates to an undergraduate or a graduate degree qualifies) with at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must fill out a quick form and submit a short (200-word), “resume-style” personal statement highlighting their goals.

The deadline to apply is June 30, 2022. Deadline for 2023 not available yet.

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2. College JumpStart Scholarship

The College JumpStart Scholarship is open to adult learners and provides a $1,000 scholarship to a student “committed to using education to better [their] life and that of [their] family and/or community.”

Applicants must submit a 250-word personal statement based on one of a handful of required prompts. You should be enrolled in a two- or four-year college or a vocational school, or plan to enroll in the next 12 months.

The fall deadline for applications is Oct. 17, and the spring deadline is April 15.

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3. Courage to Grow Scholarship

Any college student (who’s also a U.S. Citizen) with at least a 2.5 GPA may apply for this $500 scholarship that recognizes one winner each month. Applicants must explain why they deserve the scholarship in 250 words or less. The award is sent directly to the winner’s school.

Some previous winners listed on the site mentioned they applied several times before being selected.

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4. Dr. Angela Grant Memorial Scholarship

Cancer survivors or students with family members affected by cancer may apply for a scholarship worth up to $5,000.

Applicants must write an essay outlining their personal achievements and career goals, and give two personal references. Undergraduate and graduate students may apply between Jan. 1 (when the application is posted online) and May 1 (the date by which it must be postmarked). This foundation awards between one and three awards each year.

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5. HotelPlanner.com Scholarship

Military vets and their family pursuing a degree related to technology may apply for one of these $1,000 scholarships from HotelPlanner.com. The company awards 10 scholarships two times per year. Applicants must submit a 500-word article describing what they plan to achieve with their degree, their financial need, and if/how their military experience sparked an interest in technology.

The fall deadline is Dec. 15 and the summer deadline is Aug. 15.

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6. Executive Women International ASIST Scholarship

Executive Women International (EWI) offers the Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) scholarship to women and men looking to improve their economic outlook through education. Applicants must apply through their school’s chapter. Qualified applicants move to a national round where EWI awards 13 scholarships ranging from $2,000 to $10,000.

The application period opens each January.

EWI gives preference to applicants facing economic, social, or physical challenges.

7. Imagine America Adult College Grants

Adult students attending or enrolled in an eligible Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP) can apply for a $1,000 award from the Imagine America Foundation.

Interested students must complete the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Student Success Assessment before submitting their application.

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8. Niche “No Essay” Sweepstakes Scholarship

Set up a free Niche account to enter this monthly sweepstakes with a $2,000 cash prize. This scholarship is open to all high school seniors, college, or graduate students who plan to enroll within the next 12 months. The scholarship can be used to cover any education related expenses including tuition, books, or even housing.

New winners are selected every month and there’s no limit to how many months you can apply throughout the year!

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9. Return 2 College Scholarship Program

Anyone 17 and up who is starting college in the next year or is already enrolled can apply for this $1,000 scholarship.

You must submit a three-sentence essay that explains why you are getting your degree. If three sentences doesn’t seem like enough, no worries — you can submit up to 12 entries to more fully explain your academic goals. Awardees can use the scholarship toward any level degree.

The deadline to apply is Sept. 30.

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10. ‘Scholarship Detective’ Launch Scholarship

This scholarship search engine offers two annual $1,000 scholarships to raise awareness about their free online service, which helps students of all ages find scholarships based on eligibility requirements.

The application shouldn’t take you long to complete, with the longest section requiring a 140 character (between 20 and 40 words) explanation of how you plan to use the scholarship money. The deadline to apply is Aug. 31.

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11. SuperCollege Scholarship

Any student pursuing higher education or planning to start may enter this annual random drawing for $1,000 — only incomplete applications will be disqualified. The winner may use the money for tuition, books or any other education-related expense.

The deadline for the next scholarship is June 30, 2022. Details for 2023 not released yet.

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12. Unigo $10K Scholarship

If you’re enrolled in college or plan to be, you can apply for this $10,000 award. Applicants must write a 250-word essay on the following topic: ‘Would you rather be smart, funny or rich? Why?’

The deadline is Dec. 31, and winners will be announced in March. Visit Unigo for a list of the website’s other scholarships. There’s something for everyone, and the essay requirements are usually brief!

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13. Single Parent Scholarships

For any adult student who’s also the sole provider for a child—you might want to check out this list of Single Parent Scholarships on Scholarships.com. These opportunities range in value from $1,000 to $20,000, with application deadlines throughout the year.

Not a single parent? Use Scholarships.com to find out which scholarships you may be eligible for anyway.

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14. Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund

Low-income women 35 and older who are working on a technical or vocational education, an associate degree or their first bachelor’s degree are invited to apply for this scholarship fund.

The application cycle is open from November until February.

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15. PEO Program for Continuing Education Scholarship

PEO offers a maximum $3,000 grant to a female adult student in the United States or Canada whose educational journey has been interrupted.

The need-based grant is open to any woman who has had at least 24 consecutive months as a non-student sometime in her adult life and is within 18 consecutive months of completing her degree.

Applicants must do an interview at the chapter level to qualify. Contact your local chapter to apply.

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16. Society of Women Engineers Scholarship

Women studying full-time for their bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering, technology, or computer science may apply for various scholarships from the Society of Women Engineers (SWE).

Adult students and re-entering students who have been out of school for a minimum of two years prior to the beginning of the current course of study can apply. The scholarship is available to full- and part-time students entering any year, including graduate school.

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Sophomores through graduate students typically apply between December and February, while first-year students apply between March and May.

Check out these additional scholarship opportunities provided by Accredited Schools Online...

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 The Chamberlain Family Graduate Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Colorado State University
Application Deadline: Varies

Colorado State University offers this scholarship to Non-Traditional graduate students at its College of Health and Human Sciences. Applicants must have a least a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible.

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Single Parents

 Ann and Peter Ziegler Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Central New Mexico Community College
Application Deadline: Varies

Central New Mexico Community College provides this scholarship to single mothers who plan to transfer to a liberal arts program at a four-year college. Applicants are required to have at least a 3.0 grade point average to be eligible.

 Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Application Deadline: Varies

Arkansas single parents who have at least 50 percent physical custody of their child are eligible to receive this award. Students must be below the federal poverty level and have a high school diploma or GED to apply.

 Cathy G. Sultan Scholarship – Up to $2,000

Sponsoring Organization: University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Application Deadline: Mid-April

Custodial parents of dependent children who attend the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire can receive this scholarship.

 Frank Kennedy Vernoy Scholarship – $1,000

Sponsoring Organization: Westminster College
Application Deadline: Varies

Non-Traditional students who attend Westminster College at least half time can apply for this scholarship. They must be single parents and have at least a 3.0 grade point average to win the award.

 Platt Cline Scholar Award – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Northern Arizona University
Application Deadline: Early March

Single parents at Northern Arizona University who maintain a 3.0 grade point average are eligible to receive this scholarship.

 Stanwood Democrats/Delores Haglund Jones Memorial Scholarship – $1,000

Sponsoring Organization: Stanwood-Camano Area Foundation
Application Deadline: Mid-July

This scholarship is available to single parents who are at least 21 years old.

 Steven K. Wright Scholarship – $500

Sponsoring Organization: Westminster College
Application Deadline: Varies

Single parents at Westminster College can receive this award if they have at least a 3.0 grade point average and prove financial need.

Specific Majors

 American Business Women's Association Unity Chapter Education Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Battle Creek Community Foundation
Application Deadline: Varies

Female business majors who live in Calhoun County, Michigan can receive these scholarships. Students are required to have at least a 2.50 grade point average.

 Conservation of Natural Resources Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students – $1,000

Sponsoring Organization: Kentucky Association of Conservation Districts Auxiliary
Application Deadline: Varies

Non-Traditional students who are interested in studying agriculture and natural resources can receive this award.

 Judy Hagen-Coulter Memorial Scholarship – $1,000

Sponsoring Organization: Westminster College
Application Deadline: Varies

Non-Traditional students who are majoring in business or social science are eligible for this award from Westminster College. Applicants must be a sophomore, junior, or senior with a minimum 3.0 grade point average.

 Margaret B. Hanson Memorial Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Colorado State University
Application Deadline: Varies

This scholarship is for human development and family studies majors at Colorado State University.

 Ragsdale-Johnson Scholarship Fund – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: University of Arkansas
Application Deadline: Mid-February

Students who are enrolled in the university's engineering school or arts and sciences school can apply for this funding.

 Rodney and Patricia Westveer Scholarship – $1,700

Sponsoring Organization: Calvin College
Application Deadline: Early February

This award is for education majors who are minorities with at least a 3.0 grade point average. This scholarship can be renewed provided students maintain their GPA.

 Roger P. Hill Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: University of North Carolina Wilmington
Application Deadline: Varies

The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers this scholarship to juniors and seniors majoring in business.

 Sophia Fairchild Academic Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: University of North Texas
Application Deadline: Early March

To receive this award from the University of North Texas, students must major in audiology, rehabilitation counseling, industrial-organizational psychology, speech-language pathology, or counseling psychology. Students should have at least a 3.50 grade point average.

 The Donald E. and Esther L. Harbison Pingree Park Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Colorado State University
Application Deadline: Varies

Colorado State University awards this scholarship to Non-Traditional students who are in a major related to family and consumer sciences.

 Adult Students in Scholastic Transition Scholarship – $2,000 to $10,000

Sponsoring Organization: Executive Women's International
Application Deadline: Varies

This award is given to women who are economically, socially, and physically disadvantaged.

 Arizona BPW Foundation Scholarships – $1,500

Sponsoring Organization: Arizona Business and Professional Women's Foundation
Application Deadline: Early April

This scholarship is for women 25 years old and over who want to return to college to advance in their careers.

 Dr. Wynetta A. Frazier "Sister to Sister" Scholarship – $500

Sponsoring Organization: National Hook-Up of Black Women, Inc.
Application Deadline: Early March

African-American women can receive this scholarship if they are continuing their education after a life situation disrupted their ability to attend college.

 Emerge Scholarships, Inc. – $2,000 to $5,000

Sponsoring Organization: Emerge Scholarships, Inc.
Application Deadline: Varies

Women who are at least 25 years old can receive this award.

 Ironton Child Welfare Club Scholarship – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Ohio University
Application Deadline: Varies

Women at Ohio University can receive this funding if they live in Lawrence County. Students must have at least a 2.50 grade point average and demonstrate financial need.

 Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund – $2,500

Sponsoring Organization: Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Application Deadline: Early March

This scholarship is for low-income women who are at least 35 years old.

 Judy Wendland-Young College Scholarship – Up to $20,000

Sponsoring Organization: University of California, Berkeley
Application Deadline: Varies

Women who are 35 years old and over can qualify for this scholarship.

 Re-entry Women Scholarship – $1,800

Sponsoring Organization: American Association of University Women
Application Deadline: Early March

Women in north San Diego County who are at least 23 years old can receive this scholarship from the American Association of University Women.

 Return to Learning Scholarships – $2,500

Sponsoring Organization: American Association of University Women
Application Deadline: Early April

This scholarship is for women who are continuing college after a long interruption. It is available to Illinois residents in Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Villa Park, Addison, Oakbrook Terrace, Glendale Heights, and Lombard.

 Women's Independence Scholarship Program – Amount Varies

Sponsoring Organization: Women's Independence Scholarship Program
Application Deadline: Varies

This funding is provided to women who are survivors of intimate partner abuse.