These 16 hand-curated scholarships are open to Adult Students. We highlight the award amount, deadline, and eligibility for each, ranking fully funded opportunities first so you never miss a deadline that matters to you.
Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 40 days
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
- Amount
- Full tuition up to the highest tuition charged at a New Jersey public institution
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026
New Jersey-resident children and surviving spouses of qualifying first responders killed in the line of duty.
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Fully funded
United States
Undergraduate and trade school
Maryland Higher Education Commission
- Amount
- Full tuition, registration fees, and mandatory enrollment fees
- Deadline
- Contact the institution’s financial aid
Eligible Maryland foster-care recipients under 25 enrolled in a degree or vocational-certificate program at a Maryland public institution.
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate and graduate
Closes in 7 days
The Albert Baker Fund
- Amount
- $1,000-$7,500 per academic year
- Deadline
- Aug 29, 2026
Christian Scientists meeting academic and faith-reference requirements while pursuing accredited college, graduate, vocational, or certific…
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Partial
United States
Any level
Closes in 9 days
Bold.org
- Amount
- $25,000
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026
Students of any education level, state, major, or GPA who complete a Bold.org profile before the current deadline.
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Partial
United States
Adult learners and continuing education
Closes in 9 days
Danish Sisterhood of America
- Amount
- Varies
- Deadline
- Aug 31, 2026
Eligible Danish Sisterhood members or their children enrolled less than full time in an approved recent course, workshop, seminar, or Danis…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 10 days
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
- Amount
- $400 to $1,600 for the fall 2026 term
- Deadline
- Sep 1, 2026
Low-income single parents in the ASPSF service area who have primary custody of a dependent child and are pursuing an eligible credential w…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 24 days
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
- Amount
- Up to approximately $14,404 for 2026-27, depending on need and institution type
- Deadline
- Sep 15, 2026
New Jersey residents with financial need enrolled in approved undergraduate programs at participating in-state institutions.
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 40 days
New Jersey Higher Education Student Assistance Authority
- Amount
- Up to $7,500 for 2026–27, or $3,750 per semester
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026
Full-time undergraduates who are dependent children or surviving spouses of qualifying New Jersey residents lost because of the September 1…
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Partial
United States
Trade school, undergraduate, and graduat
Closes in 40 days
Women’s Independence Scholarship Program, Inc.
- Amount
- $1,000–$2,500 per semester or quarter; master’s awards average $1,500
- Deadline
- Oct 1, 2026
U.S. citizen or permanent-resident survivors of intimate partner abuse separated for one to ten years and pursuing accredited education for…
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Partial
Worldwide
Adult learners
Polonia Institute
- Amount
- $3,000 first prize; additional awards may be offered
- Deadline
- Oct 15, 2026
Adults age 18 or older worldwide who submit an original, independently written English essay on the official 2026 Polish history topic.
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Partial
Multiple countries and territories
Undergraduate
Soroptimist International of the Americas
- Amount
- $1,000-$16,000
- Deadline
- Nov 15, 2026
Women with financial need who support dependents and are pursuing vocational training or an undergraduate degree in a participating Soropti…
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Partial
United States
Masters
Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
- Amount
- 100% tuition scholarship for BU’s one-year mathematics MAT; 2026–27 full-time tuition is $73,024, plus mentoring and tea
- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2027
U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents with a mathematics or related STEM degree entering BU’s MAT and committing to two years in…
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Partial
United States
Masters
Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development
- Amount
- Full tuition for the one-year science-education MAT through combined Noyce and BU Wheelock scholarships; 2026–27 full-ti
- Deadline
- Jan 15, 2027
U.S. citizens or permanent residents with a science degree who enter BU’s science-teacher licensure program and commit to two years in a hi…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Melita Group
- Amount
- $20,000 per year for tuition, books, and eligible childcare expenses for up to four years or until degree completion, pl
- Deadline
- The official application form is active;
Low-income single parents who legally care for a child under 14 and are pursuing an undergraduate, community-college-to-bachelor’s pathway …
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
- Amount
- Varies based on financial need, enrollment, tuition, and other aid
- Deadline
- 30th day of the academic term
Minnesota residents with financial need pursuing a first undergraduate certificate or degree at an eligible Minnesota institution.
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Partial
United States
Masters
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
- Amount
- 20%, 30%, or 40% of annual tuition based on years of leadership experience; renewable for the course of study
- Deadline
- Automatic consideration with the TEDS ma
Incoming TEDS master’s applicants with at least one year of qualifying ministry, counseling, nonprofit, or career leadership experience.
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