Top 28 Scholarships for Adults in June 2026

The Adult Student Grant is specifically designed to meet the unique needs of working adults starting or completing a degree or certificate at Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University by providing up to $2,000. The grant, worth between $500 and $2,000, may be used toward tuition and regularly assessed fees. To be eligible, applicants must: (1) be an Indiana resident and a U.S. Citizen or eligible non-citizen, (2) be financially independent as determined by the FAFSA and demonstrate financial need, (3) be enrolled, or plan to enroll, in a course of study leading to an associate, first bachelor's degree, or a certificate at Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, and (4) maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined by your institution. To apply, students must submit the FAFSA and an Adult Student Grant. Bear in mind that the award amount will depend on an applicant's Student Aid Index (SAI). If you're an adult student at Ivy Tech Community College or Vincennes University, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible after October 1st for consideration. Keep on reading to learn more!Show Less

The Entertainment Community Fund Professional Development Scholarship is funded by the Entertainment Community Fund, an organization that fosters stability and resiliency, and provides a safety net for performing arts and entertainment professionals over their lifespan. Every year, their Professional Development Scholarship awards up to $1,000 to multiple professional dancers of 5+ years who are seeking occupational skills training in a certification or licensure program outside of dance. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Residents of Cranberry Isles, Frenchboro, Long Island, Swans Island, and Mount Desert Island, Maine, look no further than the Spurling Scholarship! Established in 1984, the Spurling Scholarship is annually awarded to residents of the aforementioned cities (Cranberry Isles, Frenchboro, Long Island, Swans Island, and Mount Desert Island, Maine) who are pursuing higher education at a college, community college, or vocational training program. Preference is given to those from unbridged islands with the most significant financial need. The scholarship may be renewed upon the maintenance of specific eligibility criteria. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading for more information.Show Less

Are you a woman over the age of 30 who is enrolled in a continuing education professional studies program? If so, consider applying for the Worthy Women’s Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards between $1,000 and $2,500 to three lucky women who most thoughtfully answer one of the given essay prompts. The scholarship is funded by Worthy, a selling partner for individuals looking to sell their jewelry. If their scholarship sounds up your alley and you’d like some help paying off your educational expenses, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The SWE Central New Mexico Reentry Scholarship is awarded yearly to reentry and nontraditional students who are US citizens and SWE (Society of Women Engineers) members pursuing a degree at the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, New Mexico State University, or the University of New Mexico. Applicants must be in their sophomore, junior, or senior year of an undergraduate program, or be pursuing graduate studies. If you're a re-entry or nontraditional student pursuing an engineering-related degree at an eligible university, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student residing in Connecticut? If so, you may be eligible for the American Savings Foundation Scholarships! Each year, the scholarships award between $1,000 and $4,000 to approximately 100 current high school seniors, current college students, or nontraditional adult students residing in any of the 64 Connecticut towns served by the American Savings Foundation. The scholarships are awarded primarily based on financial need, community involvement, and other indications of a strong desire to achieve goals through education. Applicants must also demonstrate financial need, and be United States citizens or non-U.S. citizens who are eligible to apply for federal student aid, or students who have been granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status. If you're from one of the 64 eligible Connecticut towns and want help paying for your college costs, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The IBM Linda Sanford Women's Technical Advancement Scholarship supports reentry and non-traditional post-secondary students studying computer engineering, computer science, engineering technology, and mathematics. Each year, $1,250 will be awarded to one such impressive re-entry or nontraditional applicant. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Lemmermann Foundation Fellowship Award for Research in Rome (Italy) provides a fantastic opportunity for postgraduate university students to delve into the rich history and culture of Rome. With scholarships awarding approximately 750 euros per month (~810 USD), recipients can immerse themselves in research concerning Rome and the Roman culture, spanning from the pre-Roman period to the present day. This scholarship is ideal for those in seeking to enrich their knowledge about Rome and gain valuable experiences in a city steeped in history. If this sounds like a good opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Buona fortuna!Show Less

The Olive Lynn Salembier Memorial Reentry Scholarship is for reentry women who are planning to finish their studies in engineering. Candidates may either be students who have been out of school for a minimum of two years prior to the beginning of the current course of study or students who have been out of the engineering or technology workforce for a minimum of two years prior to the beginning of the current course of study. If you're a female post-secondary student who has re-entered college recently to complete your degree, and you have a passion for engineering, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Wanda Munn Scholarship is for reentry and non-traditional female applicants who have a home address in or are planning to pursue a full-time ABET-accredited program in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington for the upcoming academic year. To be eligible, applicants must have completed a minimum of two years of full-time equivalent credits at an ABET-accredited school (these credits do not have to be in an engineering curriculum). If you're a woman from or attending an ABET-accredited program in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Ruby A. Brown Memorial Scholarship annually awards $3,500 to an adult nursing student in Tennessee who has graduated high school or earned a GED. Preference will be given to current public health nurses continuing education, but aspiring nurses in any subtype of nursing may also apply. All applicants must also be residing in Anderson, Blount, Campbell, Claiborne, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Loudon, Monroe, Morgan, Roane, Scott, Sevier, or Union County in Tennessee to be eligible. The scholarship was established in 2003 by Mr. Carroll Brown to honor his wife and her twenty-five years as a public health nurse. If you're a current or aspiring nurse in Tennessee pursuing an education, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Triangle Scholarship Fund is a fantastic opportunity for residents of Durham, Orange, Wake, or Chatham County, North Carolina, who are seeking to attend an in-state university. To qualify, applicants must also have a minimum 2.5 GPA and should demonstrate an extraordinary commitment to improving their community through volunteer work, work experience, and/or future aspirations and plans. One high school senior and one adult learner will be awarded up to $10,000 each, every year. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

This Joseph Nystrom Working Student Scholarship was created to assist working students as they return to college or remain enrolled in post-secondary education until graduation. It was created in honor of Joseph Nystrom, a passionate young man who was working his way through college when his life was tragically cut short by a drunk driver. To be eligible, students must be working at least part-time and have been enrolled in a degree program for at least two semesters in the past three years. In addition, applicants must be undergraduate students residing in Alamance, Chatham, Durham, Orange, or Wake counties in North Carolina. Students are eligible to earn up to $16,000 over the course of two years, and the student must maintain good academic standing and submit semester reports in order to continue receiving funding. If you're an undergraduate student in an eligible North Carolina county who is working while pursuing your degree, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Hobart Equipment Grant program will award up to $35,000 worth of equipment to one school district in need of improving its school meal kitchen facilities through a competitive grant process. Applicants must be current director-level members of the School Nutrition Association, who have been members of SNA for at least one year (since at least January 1 of last year) and are responsible for directing the school nutrition program of the school district. Applications must represent the entire school district's equipment needs. Bear in mind that, if you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to create a 2-3 minute video displaying your kitchen equipment. If you’re an SNA (School Nutrition Association) member whose school district needs a revamping of its school meal kitchen facilities, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

The Winston Foodservice Equipment Grant program will award equipment to one school district in need of improving its school meal kitchen facilities through a competitive grant process. Applicants must be current director-level members of the School Nutrition Association, who have been members of SNA for at least one year (since at least January 1 of last year) and are responsible for directing the school nutrition program of the school district. Applications must represent the entire school district's equipment needs. Applications will be reviewed for demonstrated need, plans to integrate new equipment, and the impact of new equipment on the school nutrition program. If you're an SNA (School Nutrition Association) member whose school district needs a revamping of its school meal kitchen facilities, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Georgia Harkness Scholarship invites women over 35 to pursue a second career in ordained ministry as an elder in The United Methodist Church. This annual award grants $5,000 towards a basic seminary degree that leads to elder's ordination. Please note that it is not available for undergraduate, D.Min. or Ph.D. work. The application process is online and runs from January 4 to March 1 each year through the Office of Loans and Scholarships. If you're a woman over age 35 interested in becoming an elder in the church, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an adult learner (aged 25+) or a parent who resides in Oregon or Siskiyou County, California? If so, the Ford Opportunity Program could be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the Program covers up to 90% of the unmet college costs of multiple recipients. Parents of any age or adults over the age of 25 are eligible to apply. If you fit the bill, we encourage you to do so! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you an adult woman pursuing an associate's, technical/vocational, or first bachelor's degree? If so, you may be eligible for the Jeannette Rankin Foundation National Scholar Grant! The Jeannette Rankin Foundation National Scholar Grant is open to women aged either 25 and older (if residing in Montana, Georgia, or attending a Tribal College) or 35 and older (if NOT residing in Montana, Georgia, or attending a Tribal College) who are pursuing a technical/vocational, associate's, or bachelor's degree at any accredited institution in the United States. National Scholar Grants are awarded directly to recipients (rather than their institutions) in amounts up to $2,500 each and are renewable for up to five years. If you’re passionate about completing college and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Vulcan/Hobart Equipment Grant program will award up to $50,000 worth of equipment to one school district in need of improving its school meal kitchen facilities through a competitive grant process. Applicants must be current director-level members of the School Nutrition Association, who have been members of SNA for at least one year (since at least January 1 of last year) and are responsible for directing the school nutrition program of the school district. Applications must represent the entire school district's equipment needs. Applications will be reviewed for need, plans to integrate new equipment, and how the new equipment will impact schools' nutrition programs. Bear in mind that, if you are selected as a finalist, you will be asked to create a 2-3 minute video displaying your kitchen equipment. If you’re an SNA (School Nutrition Association) member whose school district needs a revamping of its school meal kitchen facilities, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more. Show Less

Are you an ELA teacher at a public institution and a member of NCTE? If so, consider applying for the Edwyna Wheadon Postgraduate Training Scholarship! The scholarship is open to NCTE members who are ELA teachers at public institutions pursuing postgraduate training to enhance their teaching skills or career development. The scholarship is funded by the National Council of Teachers of English, a United States professional organization for teachers of English and language arts at all levels. The NCTE offers resources to further the voice of experts and educators advocating for their students, all across the country. The scholarship works to support postgraduate students’ career development in teaching, which aligns with the NCTE’s mission to provide funding for English/Language Arts teachers working in public educational institutions. Every year, one recipient earns $1,200 to help pay for their educational expenses. If you are an ELA teacher and member of NCTE looking to continue your education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an adult student aged 50+ who has returned to school? You might consider applying for the Boomer Benefits Scholarship! This scholarship is open to all students aged 50+ who are currently enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program or a graduate program at an accredited public or private school, including community colleges or universities within the continental U.S., and are maintaining a 3.0 or higher GPA. The scholarship is funded by Boomer Benefits, a licensed insurance agency. Each year, 2 lucky students are awarded this scholarship in the amount of $2,500. If you’re an older student returning to school, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship is open to Arkansas residents who have been accepted for admission at an approved institution of higher education in a program of study that leads to a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, qualified certificate, or a nursing school diploma. To qualify, applicants must not have previously earned a baccalaureate degree. Interested students should bear in mind that further eligibility (GPA, ACT, and credit hour) requirements are based on two student categories: Traditional (Incoming Freshman) and Nontraditional Students. We recommend visiting the Arkansas Department of Higher Education's website for more information on the two categories. The application deadline is July 1 of a student's senior year in high school. Students can earn between $1,000 and $5,000, depending on their year in school. The scholarship will be automatically renewed on a yearly basis after each Spring semester as long as recipients continue to meet the eligibility requirements. If you're an Arkansas resident looking for help funding your post-secondary education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award recognizes exceptional reporting and writing in any field of science, encouraging young science writers to showcase their talent. Each year, the award grants $1,000 to the applicant who submits the best, original piece of science writing that they have completed. The award is limited to non-technical, print, and online journalism. Articles published in newspapers (including college newspapers), magazines, newsletters, and websites are eligible. Applicants must be under the age of 30 and may submit a single article or series, or up to four individual pieces. Articles must be published between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, but an entire series will be accepted if most parts are published between those dates. Entries will be judged on accuracy, clarity, insightfulness, fairness, resourcefulness, and timeliness. If you're a young science writer, we encourage you to flex your writing muscles and apply! Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your skills.Show Less