52 Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students (January 2026)
Grand Island Community Foundation
College Is Power
Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Scholarship Detective
Grand Island Community Foundation
Spencer County Community Foundation
Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary
Community Foundation of Noble County
Cashtelligent
College JumpStart Scholarship Fund
Society of Women Engineers
Central Susquehanna Community Foundation
Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond
American Association of University Women (AAUW) Educational Foundation
East Tennessee Foundation
Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado
Perry County Community Foundation
EGIA Foundation
Coastal Community Foundation of South Carolina
American Legion Auxiliary - Department of Iowa
Community Foundation of Central Wisconsin
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
SuperCollege Military Interest
Blue Mountain Community Foundation
Frequently Asked Questions
What are non-traditional scholarships?
Non-traditional scholarships are financial awards or grants designed to support students who do not fit the typical profile of a college student. These scholarships cater to individuals with unique circumstances, such as adult learners returning to education, veterans transitioning to civilian life, individuals pursuing career changes, or those attending school part-time. Non-traditional scholarships aim to promote diversity and inclusivity in higher education and provide opportunities for individuals with varying backgrounds and life experiences.
What scholarships are available for non-traditional students?
There are 52 scholarships available for non-traditional students as of January 2026. You can find dozens of non-traditional scholarships available for college senior, high school senior, college, post-graduate, and college juniors. Some prominent non-traditional scholarships for students include the A.M. Hargis Scholarship, the C.I.P. Scholarship, and the John H. Wright Scholarship. You can find non-traditional scholarships for pursuing your associate's, community college, four-year, two-year, vocational, undergraduate, graduate school, bachelor's, or advanced degree.
How do I find scholarships for non-traditional students?
You can find scholarship financial aid for funding your college education as a non-traditional student by using a scholarship search engine like Scholarships That Work, which has 52 non-traditional scholarships with an average award amount of $2,548. You can also find non-traditional scholarships by inquiring with organizations that offer non-traditional scholarships, like the Grand Island Community Foundation, the College Is Power, the Community Foundation for a Greater Richmond, or the Central Carolina Community Foundation.
How do I apply for scholarships as a non-traditional student?
To apply for scholarships as a non-traditional student, you will need to fill out the scholarship application form on the scholarship page. For two of these scholarships, you will need to submit an essay. Several non-traditional scholarship require a resume, and a few awards require letters of recommendation. The GPA requirements for non-traditional scholarship vary between a 2.0 and 3.0 minimum GPA.
What are the best scholarships for non-traditional students?
Some of the best non-traditional scholarships are the Estelle Jones Non-Traditional Students Scholarship, the $1,000 Scholarship Detective Launch Scholarship, the Carl C. and Abbie Rebman Trust Scholarship, the Schmidt-Yeager Scholarship, and the John and Lois Pierce Fellowship Scholarship. The best scholarships for non-traditional students will be listed at the top of this page.
Who is eligible to apply for non-traditional scholarships?
All students who are considered "non-traditional students," including adult learners returning to education, military veterans, single mothers and fathers, and part-time students, are eligible to apply for the scholarships on this page. Other eligibility requirements for non-traditional scholarships may vary, so be sure to read the scholarship listing carefully. Two scholarships for adult learners are specifically open to applicants who identify as Black or Asian students. Of these scholarships, one require community service participation. Also, there are two scholarships for non-traditional students and adult learners specifically for applicants who identify as women or female. For military-affiliated students, there are one scholarship for non-traditional students specifically available to you. Non-traditional students, such as adult learners, can apply for 25 scholarships for non-traditional students and adult learners specifically open to non-traditional applicants.
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