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The Arkansas Academic Challenge Program provides scholarships to students pursuing higher education. The scholarship is available to students regardless of their academic status, whether just graduating from high school, currently enrolled in college, enrolling in college for the first time, or re-enrolling after a period of time out of college. Traditional students must have an ACT composite score or superscore of at least a 19 (or an equivalent of a 19 composite on an equivalent test). Non-traditional students with some or no college credit can qualify if they have some college credit and have a cumulative college GPA of at least 2.5. A student with no college credit can qualify as Non-Traditional if they have an ACT composite score or superscore of at least 19 (or an equivalent of a 19 composite on an equivalent test). Those that graduate from undergrad early have the option to use the remaining semesters for graduate school. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Arkansas Department of Higher Education for more information.

The Washington College Grant (WA Grant) gives eligible people more money for more types of education like certificate programs, job training, apprenticeships, or college. WA Grant is one of the most generous financial aid programs in the country. The amount you receive depends on family size, income, and the cost of your school or program. WA Grant is available to recent high school graduates or working-age Adult; and low- to middle-income families and individuals.

The Martin Duffy Adult Scholarship will be awarded to Union members of Minnesota AFL-CIO affiliated unions (not high school graduating dependents). All scholarship funds are applicable only to accredited educational institutions such as universities, colleges, or vocational schools. There are no academic performance standards or records required for eligibility. Applicants must be a member in good standing of a Minnesota AFL-CIO local union; or an AFL-CIO member on lay-off status who has a valid withdrawal card, has recall rights and was in good standing for six months prior to lay-off; or a retired or disabled AFL-CIO member who was in good standing in his or her Local Union at the time of retirement or disablement. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Fresh Start awards annual scholarships to students in Delaware based on financial need, personal challenges, and academic record. Applicants must be at least 20 years old and have had a 2-year gap in their education. They must be a resident of Delaware, or be currently employed in Delaware for at least the past 12 months. Applicants must also have a high school diploma or G.E.D. They must be admitted to an accredited college in a two- or four-year degree program at the undergraduate level. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The David V. Stivison Appalachian Community Action Scholarship Fund was created as a tribute to David's pursuit of academic excellence and his commitment to help others achieve their fullest potential. The scholarship provides financial assistance to students who are residents of the 30 counties in the Corporation for Ohio Appalachian Development service area and want to attend college but lack the required resources. Applicants must reside in a household with a total annual income at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty guidelines. Applicants must have obtained or will obtain a high school degree or GED. Non-traditional students may apply directly to local Community Action Agencies. Preference will be given to first-year students who plan to attend either a 2-year or 4-year institution of higher education within the 30-country COAD service area, unless the field of study chosen by the applicant is not offered by any of these institutions. Applicants must submit their application for Financial Assistance, Household Income Statement and Verification Form, and Income documentation. Applications must be submitted to the appropriate COAD-member Community Action Agency that serves the county where the applicant resides. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Women's's Empowerment Scholarship will be awarded to re-entering or continuing students who want to learn a marketable skill that will lead to economic self-sufficiency. The applicant must identify as a woman and be 25 years of age or older. Two letters of recommendation are required. One must be academic, and the second may be academic or professional. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact NCJW-LA for more information.

The Boundless Opportunity Scholarship benefits highly motivated non-traditional students who recognize the power of education to create a better life for themselves and their families. The program helps hardworking students invest in themselves and prepare for in-demand career opportunities. The scholarship is available to non-traditional students who are seeking undergraduate degrees, career certificates, or career credentials in high-demand career fields. Boundless Opportunity Scholarships will assist non-traditional students, including: Adult entering or returning to college (age 22 and above); GED recipients; Veterans entering or returning to college; former foster care youth; former juvenile justice youth; students participating in ROTC on campus; and/or active military. Students interested in applying can visit the participating schools and organizations page to determine if their college or university offers the Boundless Opportunity Scholarship. For more information on the application process, visit the financial aid office or website of any participating school.

The One Family, Inc. Scholarship Program was established by the Massachusetts Legislature to assist heads of households in achieving their academic goals. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide the opportunity for a permanent path out of poverty through the pursuit of higher education. Applicants must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year and be a U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations. They must be an incoming or returning student enrolled in a certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution. They must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with institutional and federal standards. Applicants must also qualify as a head-of-household, with children under age 18; and at risk of homelessness, based on federal poverty standards, or has experienced homelessness within the previous 12 months. They must be an active participant of One Family, Inc., services and activities, including the Leadership Seminar program. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, the LMG Foundation Scholarship will seek to award a scholarship to an undetermined number of recipients to cover the educational costs for two consecutive semesters. Scholarships are not renewable and cannot be transferred. Applicants who are awarded the scholarships will be ineligible to apply in the following cycle. Applicants must either be graduating high school or homeschooled seniors with acceptance into an accredited two-year technical school or four-year university or college; or entering or returning students at an accredited undergraduate institution in the United States. This scholarship is open to applicants from any field of interest or major. Individuals who are not US citizens but who have adequate and proper documentation that will allow them to be accepted into colleges and universities within the United States may also apply. Candidates will need to provide two current letters of recommendation from any of the following:.. Coach or Mentor, Guidance Counselor or Principal, Employer or Supervisor, Pastor, or Teacher or Professor. Selected applicants will be required to attend a Google Meet or Zoom interview. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.