Essay On Non Traditional Scholarship

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It can be tough to return to school as a non-traditional business student. Between home, family and work responsibilities, many people don't have the money to return to school. They often struggle to make ends meet with the costs of pursuing an education. Scholarships for nontraditional students can help bridge the financial gap and help a non-traditional student advance their career with business scholarships.

Jeannette Rankin Women's Scholarship Fund
There are quite a few scholarships for women who want to return to school later in their life. It's never to late to obtain an education to further your career. This one is in honor of the first woman who was ever elected to congress in the United States. It's for women who are over the age of 35 years old. It's based on financial need, so it's meant for those who are considered poor or disadvantaged. This scholarship has been in existence since 1976 and awarded millions of dollars. http://rankinfoundation.org/
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ASSIST provides financial assistance to 13 recipients each year. The award is based on a few factors including financial need. The organization provides awards between $2,000 and $10,000 to parents and guardians who are the primary caregiver for small children. The recipient has to live around an EWI chapter and be 18 years old or above. http://ewiconnect.com/

Walmart Associate Scholarship
This scholarship is open to all employees who want to further their education. It's based on financial need and awards amounts ranging from $500 to $1,500. All employees are eligible if they have a high school diploma or GED and can demonstrate financial need. The dependents of employees are eligible for the scholarship too. They also give money to scholarships like the Hispanic Scholarship Fund and the American Indian College Fund.

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