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Web Sites
Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST)
http://www.executivewomen.org/ScriptContent/scholarships/asist.cfm
Executive Women International has a chapter in the Detroit/Windsor Area. Offer a scholarship for adult students at transitional points in their lives. Applicants may be single parents, individuals just entering the workforce, or displaced homemakers.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Altrusa International of Grand Rapids Scholarship
http://www.grfoundation.org/scholarships-list-general.php
Any student who did not pursue any form of post secondary education after graduation from high school or receipt of a GED for a minimum of 24 months, or a student who entered college directly after high school or receipt of GED but never completed a degree, having sat out a minimum of two years; a resident of Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa, Montcalm, or Muskegon Counties for a minimum of six months prior to applying. Financial need must be demonstrated; gradepoint must meet minimum requirement for entry into school or program of choice; two letters of recommendation must be provided. An interview may be required for finalists. Scholarship not renewable but you may reapply. For more information on additional guidelines and requirements, contact Ruth Bishop at the Grand Rapids Community Foundation at (616) 454-1751.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Amelia Kemp Scholarship, see Women of the ECLA
American Legion Auxiliary (Michigan Department) Nontraditional Student Scholarship
http://legion-aux.org/Scholarships/NonTraditionalStudent/index.aspx
Deadline: March 1
Applicant must be a dependent or descendant of a veteran as well as a non-traditional student (1) returning to the classroom after some period of time in which his/her formal education was interrupted, (2) a student over the age of twenty-two attending college for the first time pursuing a degree, or (3) a student over the age of twenty-two attending a vocational or trade school. See web site for additional possible funding by the American Legion Auxiliary.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Back to College
Resources for Reentry Students
http://www.back2college.com/
A compilation of resources including financial aid opportunities as well as a whole array of additional assistance.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Business and Professional Women Foundation
Career Advancement Scholarships
http://www.bpwusa.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3381
Deadline: April 15
The Business and Professional Women's Foundation promotes equity for working women through education, information, and research. The foundation provides financial assistance to women seeking additional education to advance in their careers or re-enter the workforce, and also collects, conducts, and analyzes research on issues affecting women in the workplace. The BPW Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2004-2005 scholarship program. Applicants must be women 25 years of age or older. They also must be officially accepted into an accredited program or course of study at a U.S. institution (includes institutions in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands) and must be graduating within 12 to 24 months from the date of grant. Applicants must also demonstrate critical need for financial assistance. Visit the Business and Professional Women's Foundation Web site for more information or contact: BPW Foundation, ATTN: Scholarships, 2012 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20036; Tel: (202) 293-1200 ext. 169.
Also listed under Business.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Community Foundation for Muskegon County
http://www.cffmc.org/
While the majority of the scholarships go to Muskegon County high school seniors entering colleges and technical schools, the foundation also assisted a number of older, "nontraditional" students pursuing higher education later in life.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Eaton Rapids Business and Professional Women's Club
Deadline : March 29
The Eaton Rapids Business and Professional Women's Club is accepting applications for two $1000 college scholarships to deserving women in the Eaton Rapids, Michigan community. Applicants must be 25 years or older and registered in an accredited college or vocational program. Applications are available at the Charlotte Library, Eaton Rapids Library, Eaton County Siren, River Bend's Mesquite Grill, VFW National Home in Eaton Rapids, Wendi's Hallmark in Eaton Rapids, Little Red Schoolhouse near the Lansing Mall, or by calling (517) 663-8921. Posted in Lansing State Journal, February 28, 2007.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Foundation Center Advice for Returning Students
http://foundationcenter.org/getstarted/faqs/html/nontraditional.html
(Last checked 06/25/08)
A Guide for Adults in Pursuit of Higher Education (In Michigan)
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mistudentaid/HigherEdGuideforAdults_218156_7.pdf
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Women's Education Fund
http://www.rankinfoundation.org/
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation continues the legacy of Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress. Every year scholarships of $1,500 each are available to 25 women, aged 35 or above, to pursue their education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, and have been accepted or enrolled in a certified technical/vocational training program or undergraduate college
program. Awards will be made to promising students with severe financial need.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Junior League of Lansing Annual Scholarships
http://www.jllansing.org/index.php?source=main&oid=58
This year the Junior League will be providing scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to the three outstanding women in the Greater Lansing Community. The scholarships are granted to women who not only have a sincere dedication to their education, but also share the League’s commitment to community service. One award is reserved for a non-traditional student enrolled in post-secondary school and the other two are given to graduating seniors. Nominations required.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
Women's Education Coalition
Grant Applications
Deadline: May 15
The WEC grant program provides renewable grants to adult women who have had a significant break in their education and can demonstrate how post-high school education will help them attain increased financial independence. Women may enroll or already be enrolled in any education program, curriculum or professional development opportunity that will lead to employment or improved employment. Priority is given to unemployed or underemployed women with children.
The first of its kind in Southwest Michigan, the WEC grant program not only provides support for tuition, fees, books, room and board, but also for child care, transportation, and other educational needs of nontraditional women students. Awards have historically been between $250 and $3,000, but there is no minimum or maximum award. Grant recipients may apply to renew their awards as long as they are in good standing at their educational institution and continue to demonstrate financial need. Over the past 10 years more than $430,000 have been awarded to 115 women in the program's six-county service area.
Women residing in Allegan, Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren counties are eligible to apply for financial assistance for part- or full-time study through this unique program. Each applicant is asked to provide a statement of goals, a personal work history, letters of recommendation and financial information that demonstrates the need for financial assistance. The selection advisory committee also looks at any special circumstances that impact the applicant's ability to finance her education.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Lansing Community College
Reduced Tuition for Seniors
http://www.lcc.edu/schedule/general_information/tuition_fees.htm
If you're age 62 or older on the first day of the semester and a resident of Michigan six months prior to the beginning of the semester in which you register, you now qualify for a 50 percent tuition rate on classes at LCC. This rate applies to LCC classes taken for audit or credit. Classes with zero billable hours are not covered by the tuition rate reduction. Senior citizens will continue to pay registration, course and facility fees. For details, e-mail the LCC Welcome Center at welcome@lcc.edu or call (517) 483-1957.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Lansing Community College
Women's Resource Center
http://www.lcc.edu/wrc/grants/wrc_grant.htm
Grants, based on income, are available for single parents and displaced homemakers and in nontraditional career training and child care programs. Applicants who meet requirements receive free tuition and textbooks and some assistance with transportation and child care costs. Application forms are available in Room 208 of the Student Personnel Services Building, 430 N. Capitol Ave. Deadline for the following school year is November 15. For more information, call 483-1199.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Linda Lael Miller Scholarships
http://www.lindalaelmiller.com/scholarships/scholarships.asp
Linda’s scholarships are awarded annually to women who are 25 years or older, non-traditional students who have a difficult time finding scholarships for which they qualify. As in previous years, the scholarship funds may be used not only for tuition and books, but also for childcare, transportation and other expenses not covered by traditional scholarships.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Michigan Business & Professional Women's Foundation
http://www.bpw-michigan.org/bpwfoundation.html
To provide women and girls with the training, education and skills they need to be productive and competitive in today's marketplace. This is accomplished by providing scholarships and grants for GED, college, advanced studies, leadership development, and Choices programs.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Michigan State University
Child Care Grant
http://www.finaid.msu.edu/stuwithkids.asp
The MSU Child Care Grant Program provides funds to students with children to assist in meeting the cost of licensed child care during the school year. To be considered you must:
Be enrolled at least half-time in a degree granting program at MSU, the Agricultural Technology or Teacher Certification programs.
Be the parent of a child 12 years old or younger or a child with special needs under the age of 19.
Incur child care expenses from services provided by a licensed provider.
Demonstrate financial need for this grant as established by your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) filing or International Student Financial Data Form.
Be making satisfactory academic progress as required by the university.
Use child care services because you are a single student, or if married, because your spouse is either a student or employed outside the home.
For more information contact, MSU Office for Financial Aid, Mary Kimball, 432-6681
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Michigan State University
Mildred B. Erickson Fellowship
http://wrc.msu.edu/scholarships/mbe.html
If you have had to interrupt your degree studies for a significant amount of time, and can demonstrate financial need, the Mildred B. Erickson Fellowship is designed for you. The individual scholarships cover the approximate cost of one course, undergraduate or graduate, for up to two semesters through Michigan State University and its Regional Centers.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Michigan State University
William and Phoebe Clark Scholarship
http://wrc.msu.edu/scholarships/clark.html
The Clark Scholarship is designed for non-traditional students who are enrolled in a degree program at Michigan State University, and can demonstrate financial need. Single parents and applicants who have experienced life-changing circumstances (such as the death of a spouse or partner) are particularly encouraged to apply. The individual scholarships cover the approximate cost of one undergraduate or graduate course, up to $1,500.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Nora Flemington Scholarship Trust
Address ; 508 E. Margaret St., Iron Mountain, MI 49801-1844
Scholarship awards to full-time female students who are over the age of 22 and residents of Dickinson or Iron counties, Michigan, or Menominee County, Wisconsin.
(Last checked 06/25/08) Otis M. Smith Scholarship
http://www.cfsem.org/grants/how_to_apply/scholarships.html
http://www.cfsem.org/grants/how_to_apply/PDFs/Otis%20Smith_07.pdf
Deadline : May 1
Applicants must be single mothers who are residents of Wayne, Oakland or Macomb counties and attend or will attend Wayne State University, any campus of the University of Michigan, or Catholic University Law School in Washington, D.C. Priority is given to full-time students, but part-time students may also be considered. The program awards up to four nonrenewable scholarships of $2,000. Applications are available through this link or at the financial aid office of eligible institutions.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women and Children
http://www.patsyminkfoundation.org/edsupport.html
In 2008, the Foundation will offer five Education Support Awards of up to $2000 each to assist low-income women with children who are pursuing education or training. We will accept applications for 2008 Education Support Awards on, but not before, May 1, 2008. Applications must be postmarked no later than July 1, 2008. Education Support Awards may be used for direct school expenses or for living expenses while you are enrolled in an educational program.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education
http://www.peointernational.org/about/pce-fact-sheet.pdf
P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) was established in 1973 to provide need based grants to women in the United States and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Raise the Nation
http://www.raisethenation.org/
Raise The Nation celebrates independence through education by awarding grants and scholarships to single parent women and their children. The majority of single parent women work full time, while 45.5% work multiple jobs just to meet basic needs. Childcare costs are often 1/3 of a woman’s weekly pay and if she has two children the cost nearly doubles. In spite of these difficulties many single parent women return to school while working full time. The greatest hardship for these very determined women is finding the extra money for tuition, books, and childcare. In addition, student loan repayment is difficult, often amounting to the equivalent of a monthly new car or mortgage payment. Raise The Nation provides money directly to the Colleges, Universities and student loan providers for the purpose of helping these women complete and pay for their education. We also offer assistance for childcare, books and other basic needs. Scholarships are awarded twice a year and distribution of funds is directly related to our success in fundraising.
Also listed under Grants for Individuals--Undergraduates.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Soroptimist Midwest Grants
http://www.soroptimistmidwest.org/
Each year, the Soroptimist Foundation awards about $250,000 in Making a Difference for Women grants to more than 40 Soroptimist clubs that are initiating or continuing innovative projects that benefit women and girls. Sample projects include refurbishing domestic violence shelters, providing job training for women in transition, financing legal services for low-income women, providing mammograms to women with no health insurance, and sponsoring enrichment programs for at-risk girls. Clubs can receive awards between $500 and $10,000.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Talbots Womens Scholarships Fund
http://www.talbots.com/talbotsonline/index.asp
Note: type "scholarship" in the search engine box
Since 1997, this classic women's clothing retailer has dedicated $100,000 a year to a national scholarship program to help women complete their undergraduate education. Each year, five women are awarded $10,000 each, and 50 women, $1,000 each to return to school. To be eligible, you must have been away from school for at least 5 years. Look for applications in Talbots stores soon,
or call 507-931-1682.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
University of Michigan
Center for the Education of Women Scholarships
http://www.state.outreach.umich.edu/cgi-bin/urel/viewitem?283+
Describes 30 merit scholarships for returning women in any field at any University of Michigan campus.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Wayne Business and Professional Women's Club
http://www.bellevilleview.com/stories/112703/bus_20031127016.shtml
The Wayne Business and Professional Women's Club is a local chapter of the State and National BPW USA Federations. The BPW's objective is to elevate the standards and interest for women in business, to bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women of the United States of America and to also extend opportunities to all women who are interested in the industrial, scientific and vocational career's available to them. The Wayne Business and Professional Women association offers a $1000 scholarship to a woman who has returned to school or wishes to return to school. The recipient must live in Wayne or Westland. For more information contact Judie Quinn at 1-734-699-6817, fax 1-734-699-7190 or e-mail judieqn@aol.com
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Women of the ECLA
Opportunity Scholarships
http://www.womenoftheelca.org/whatwedo/opportunity.html
The purpose of the Opportunity Scholarships for Lutheran Laywomen is to provide assistance to women studying for a career other than the ordained ministry. The applicant must:
(1) be a citizen of the United States of America.
(2) hold membership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
(3) be at least 21 years old.
(4) have experienced an interruption in education of two or more years since completion of high school.
Individual scholarships available include:
Amelia Kemp Scholarship for ELCA women of color in undergraduate, graduate, professional or vocational courses of study
Belmer/Flora Prince and Kahler, Vickers/Raup, Wettstein Scholarships for ELCA women studying ELCA service abroad, either in general or in health professions associated with ELCA projects abroad
Drinkall Franke/Seeley Knudstrup Scholarships for ELCA women in graduate courses of study preparing for occupations in Christian service
Cronk Memorial, First Triennium Board, General, Mehring, Paepke, Piero/Wade/Wade, Edwin/Edna Robeck Scholarships for ELCA women in undergraduate, graduate, professional, or vocational courses of study
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Databases
Community of Science Funding Opportunities Database
On campus access
Off campus access using EZ Proxy Server
Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database. Select Main Search and then type in the academic discipline of your choice in the "All Fields" box.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Foundation Grants to Individuals Online (Main Library Access Only)
http://gtionline.fdncenter.org/ipl.php
Includes descriptions of more than 6,000 foundations and public charities that fund individual grantseekers, and is searchable by nine different criteria. Records provide contact information, financial data, application information, and program descriptions, with links to more than 500 foundation Web sites. Updated quarterly.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
GrantSelect
http://72.3.247.11/gs/cgi-bin/welcome.pl
GrantSelect is the online version of the GRANTS Database containing over 10,000 funding opportunities provided by over 3,400 sponsoring organizations. Michigan State university faculty, staff, and students can identify additional funding opportunities by searching this database.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
MSU Scholarship Search
https://scholendow.ais.msu.edu/student/ScholSearch.Asp
MSU offers a wide variety of scholarships, some of which have criteria which severely limit the number of students who might be eligible for the scholarship, while others have much broader criteria. This facility should help you find those MSU scholarships for which you might be eligible. You can search either by unit (College/Department) within the University or by criteria such as major/specialization, Michigan county of permanent residence, high school, or study abroad.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Cornell University
Graduate School Funding Database
http://www.gradschool.cornell.edu/?p=132
(Last checked 06/25/08)
ENotes Scholarships and Loans Directory
http://college.enotes.com/scholarships-loans/
Covers over 4,200 scholarships by type of school, gender, field of study and special recipient criteria. Or you can browse by state/province with the links on the left. Our database contains a total of 7,200 scholarships, grants, loans, prizes and fellowships.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
FastWeb
http://www.fastweb.com/.
If you have access to the world wide web and are willing to fill in the online forms, this service promises a free customized list of financial aid sources. FastWeb is actually a searchable database of more than 400,000 private sector scholarships, fellowships, grants, and loans from more than 3,000 sources for all levels of higher education. First-time visitors have to register (first and last name and a user ID), then complete a profile, including background and fields of study. Registrants then receive a list of all currently relevant funding sources. The registration information is stored and can be used on subsequent visits. The entire sign-up process, and delivery of available funding sources, can be a bit tedious: about five to twenty minutes, depending on the connection speed. Approximately 500 new scholarships are added to the database daily, so registrants can stay current. Provided courtesy of Financial Aid Information Page and Student Services, Inc. created by Mark Kantrowitz and sponsored by the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators.
(Last checked 06/25/08)
Books
The Main Library Reference Funding Center maintains a constantly expanding library of scholarship books and funding directories, most of which are unavailable elsewhere on campus. Funding seekers should remember that no single resource covers every possible funding opportunity, so explore books as well as databases and web sites, so you can discover as many funding opportunities as possible.
The books mentioned on this page are available for public use in the Michigan State University Libraries. If you are unable to visit our library, consider visiting a
Foundation Center Cooperating Collection in your home state or a local public library in your home town. If the books are not available there, ask about interlibrary loan or visit a local bookstore to find out whether they can be purchased.
The Back-to-School Money Book: A Financial Aid Guide for Midlife and Older Women Seeking Education and Training. Gail A. Schlacter. Washington, D.C. : American Association of Retired Persons, Women's Initiative, 1994. 61pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2338 .S348 1994
Intended for midlife and older women who are interested in starting, resuming, or completing their education.
Better Late Than Never : Financial Aid for Re-Entry Women Seeking Education and Training. Women's Equity Action League. Washington, D.C. : WEAL, 1987. 59pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB 2338 .B47 1987
Focuses on programs that provide financial aid for women who need to train or retrain for a career. Apprenticeships are also included.
Financing Your College Degree: A Guide for Adult Students. David F. Finney. New York, N.Y. : College Entrance Examination Board, 1997. 141pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2337.4 .F56 1997
Peterson's Scholarships and Loans for Adult Students : The Only Guide to College Financing for Students 25 and Over. Princeton, N.J. : Peterson's Thomson Learning, c2000. 398pp. Funding Center (1 East) LB2337.2 .P466 2000
The first ten chapters are a complete review of the basic and essential financial aid options that are available for adult students and provide advice on managing the financial aid process and student debt. The rest of the book identifies 549 award programs, scholarships, fellowships, grants, prizes, and other gift aid opportunities for adults.
Scholarships for Re-entry Students:
Grants and Retraining Assistance for Adults Returning to College (E-Book Advertisement)
http://www.adultstudentgrants.com/
Although many adult students hear about help to go back to school, continue their education, or train for a new career, they are often unaware where to find it or what programs they may be eligible for. Our special eBook provides information on scholarships, grants, and private organizations and associations that aid adults returning to college. Sources of aid include awards especially for re-entry students, women, single parents, and adults re-entering the work force, including money from federal, state, and private organizational and academic programs. Assistance is available for full or part-time, undergraduate and graduate study. Awards range from $500 to $10,000, include description and contact information, and are hyper-linked for the Web. All information is newly updated, and available for immediate download.
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Jon Harrison