Top adult scholarships you should apply for

The American Indian Education Fund Scholarship program funds and supports graduate and undergraduate Native American students attending college throughout the country with a competitive scholarship. The goal is to increase resources and encouragement for Native American students to learn and succeed. Applicants must be a Native American, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian (student or one parent must be enrolled and have documentation). They must be attending an accredited college or university within the United States. Fully online schools and summer courses do not qualify. Undergraduates must be enrolled as full-time students. Graduate students must be enrolled 6-18 credit hours. GPA between 2.0 - 3.5 is desirable, however all current or future undergraduate or graduate students are encouraged to apply. High school students with a GED and non-traditional students returning to school may apply. The early deadline submission is March 1st, 2025, for an extra point. The final deadline submission is April 4th, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The ELCA Service Abroad Scholarship provides assistance to women preparing for ELCA service abroad, either in general or in health professions. Applicants must have experienced an interruption in their education of two or more years since completion of high school or college. The recipient is eligible to reapply and receive assistance for a maximum of two years. Applicants must submit a Pastor's Reference Form. If the pastor is a relative of the applicant, they must instead request a reference from the chairperson or vice-chairperson of the congregation. An Academic Reference Form is also required. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member who has taught the applicant within the last three years must be submitted; disregard if the applicant has been out of school more than three years. Applicants must also submit a Personal Reference Form. A letter from someone who has knowledge of the applicant's potential must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for more information.

The Amelia Kemp Scholarship provides assistance to ELCA women of color in undergraduate, graduate, professional, or vocational courses of study. Applicants must have experienced an interruption in their education of two or more years since completion of high school or college. The recipient is eligible to reapply and receive assistance for a maximum of two years. Applicants must submit a Pastor's Reference Form. If the pastor is a relative of the applicant, they must instead request a reference from the chairperson or vice-chairperson of the congregation. An Academic Reference Form is also required. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member who has taught the applicant within the last three years must be submitted; disregard if the applicant has been out of school more than three years. Applicants must also submit a Personal Reference Form. A letter from someone who has knowledge of the applicant's potential must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for more information.

The Christian Service Scholarship provides assistance to women as they take graduate courses preparing them for occupations in Christian service. Applicants must have experienced an interruption in their education of two or more years since completion of high school or college. The recipient is eligible to reapply and receive assistance for a maximum of two years. Applicants must submit a Pastor's Reference Form. If the pastor is a relative of the applicant, they must instead request a reference from the chairperson or vice-chairperson of the congregation. An Academic Reference Form is also required. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member who has taught the applicant within the last three years must be submitted; disregard if the applicant has been out of school more than three years. Applicants must also submit a Personal Reference Form. A letter from someone who has knowledge of the applicant's potential must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for more information.

The Arne Administrative Scholarship provides assistance to women interested in reaching the top of their field as administrators. The additional education may be pursued through full-time school attendance, night courses, or summer sessions. Applicants must have experienced an interruption in their education of two or more years since completion of high school or college. The recipient is eligible to reapply and receive assistance for a maximum of two years. Applicants must submit a Pastor's Reference Form. If the pastor is a relative of the applicant, they must instead request a reference from the chairperson or vice-chairperson of the congregation. An Academic Reference Form is also required. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member who has taught the applicant within the last three years must be submitted; disregard if the applicant has been out of school more than three years. Applicants must also submit a Personal Reference Form. A letter from someone who has knowledge of the applicant's potential must be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America for more information.

The Lily and Catello Sorrentino Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to students pursuing an undergraduate degree in a degree-conferring non-parochial institution in Rhode Island. Preference will be given to students attending Rhode Island College, Community College of Rhode Island, or University of Rhode Island. Preference will also be given to first-time applicants. Past recipients may reapply. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.

The June Gill Nursing Scholarship was established in honor of June Gill, who was a Grange member and a nurse from Dutchess County New York. She established this scholarship fund to encourage Grange members to enter the nursing profession. Applicants must be an adult or student Grange Member in good standing to receive this award. Selection will be based on the following: verification of enrollment in a nursing program, verification of grange membership, and review of applicant's career statement, academic records, and financial need. Public and private institutions may be attended within or outside New York State. Applications may be submitted through mail or email. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The 2025 Women on Par Scholarship application will remain open until 200 completed applications are received or April 15, 2025 of the application year, whichever occurs first. Originally established in 2007, the Women on Par scholarship provides financial assistance for three to four, "non-traditional" female students, over the age of 30, pursuing higher education for the first time, with the intention of helping women get "on par" with their peers through the opportunities a college degree provides. Winners are selected based on need, personal and professional goals, and their personal stories. Applicants must be pursuing a Technical or Vocational, Associates or Bachelor's degree. Three recommendation letters are required. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the LPGA Amateur Golf Association for more information.

The Kris Paper Legacy Scholarship for Women in Technology Fund provides an annual scholarship to a graduating high school senior or returning female college student who intends to further their education at a two-year or four-year college or university or at a vocational or technical school to seek a degree in a technology related field. Applicants must be from the greater Kansas City area. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation for more information.