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Loading...Non-Traditional scholarships for women are offered to women who have not followed a traditional path of education. These may be women who have had to overcome tremendous obstacles such as poverty, childcare, family obligations or abusive homes. Women who have had to quit college or delay their college education for any reason would fit into this category. There are many different types of non-traditional scholarships with individual requirement but they are mostly aimed at encouraging women to start or complete their college education. The following are some of the non-traditional scholarships available for women.
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Jeannette Rankin Foundation Scholarship for Women over 35
Since 1978, the Jeannette Rankin Foundation has awarded over $1.3 million in scholarships to over 600 women.
Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women over 25
Deadline is September 1, for the Linda Lael Miller Scholarships for Women. New York Times bestselling author Linda Lael Miller will be offering $15,000 in scholarships.
Soroptimist Women’s Opportunity Awards
Applicants must be women who provide the primary financial support for their families, who are enrolled in or have been accepted to a vocational/skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and must demonstrate financial need.
Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund
The Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund awards over $100,000 dollars in scholarships to women who are returning to college.
The Wal-Mart Foundation Higher Reach Scholarship
Online applications will be available for the fall semester from November 1 through January 28.
American Legion Auxiliary Non-Traditional Student Scholarship
Applicant must be a member of The American Legion, Auxiliary, or Sons of The American Legion and shall have paid dues for the two preceding years.
AARP Foundation
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Helping older Americans. Applications can be made to food benefit programs, prescription drug programs and easy to read guides on what is available in you state.
Women’s Independence Scholarship Program
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The Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP) was created in 1999 to help formerly battered women overcome barriers to the education necessary for their becoming employable and financially stable.