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[Page 2] Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students to Apply for in 2026
The Best Scholarships for Non-Traditional Students with Upcoming Deadlines
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Begin Again Foundation Scholarship
Funded byBegin Again FoundationThis scholarship seeks to support sepsis survivors and those whose families have been affected by it so they can overcome the experience.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Background: Impacted by sepsis, either personally or through a loved one
$5,000Deadline:Sep 18, 2026One Click Apply31Annie Pringle Memorial Scholarship
Funded byBOSOMiiThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education in order to help individuals facing breast concerns.- Education Level: Undergraduate, graduate, or certificate student
- Field of Study: Breast navigation, imaging, or lactation
$500Deadline:Sep 30, 2026One Click Apply32Byte into STEM Scholarship
Funded byCampbell FamilyThis scholarship seeks to support Black learners pursuing STEM across traditional and non-traditional pathways so they can overcome any hurdles they face.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, graduate student, or bootcamp participant
- Field of Study: STEM
- Race: Black
- Background: Community service involvement
$4,250Deadline:Oct 07, 2026One Click Apply33Organic Formula Shop Single Parent Scholarship
Funded byOrganic Formula ShopThis scholarship will be awarded to one student who is a single parent and is currently attending college while caring for their child.- Parental Status: Single Parent
- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
$2,000Deadline:Oct 09, 2026One Click Apply34Sleep Deez Legacy Scholarship: For the Visionaries Who Shape Culture
Funded byDeryk MitchellThis scholarship is organized by members of Sleep Deez’s team as a surprise gift to honor his legacy and continue his mission of supporting students.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Race: BIPOC
- State: California
- Field of Study: Music, film, or art
$2,000Deadline:Oct 12, 2026One Click Apply35Second Chance Scholarship
Funded byCeri GoffThis scholarship aims to support students who have faced significant obstacles in their educational journeys but refuse to give up.- Education Level: Undergraduate student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Facing significant challenges (mental health, parenthood, etc.)
- GPA: 2.5 GPA or lower
$10,000Deadline:Oct 12, 2026One Click Apply36Michael Rudometkin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMichael Rudomektin Memorial Scholarship FundThis scholarship aims to honor the life of Michael Rudometkin by supporting students who are passionate about community service and making the world a better place.- Background: Selfless and involved in the community
$500Deadline:Oct 15, 2026One Click Apply37Ray Aplin Memorial Scholarship
Funded byPILCThis scholarship seeks to knock down barriers by making higher education more accessible to students with disabilities.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, trade school, or graduate student
- State: Texas
- Background: Has a disability
$2,500Deadline:Oct 23, 2026One Click Apply38Slater Miller Memorial Scholarship
Funded byMiller FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the life of Slater Miller by supporting trade school students with financial need.- Education Level: Trade school student
- Financial Status: Low-income
- Background: Non-profit or volunteering experience
$3,965Deadline:Oct 24, 2026One Click Apply39Carlos F. Garcia Muentes Scholarship
Funded byThe Pride Resource NetworkIn honor and memory of Carlos Fredy Garcia Muentes, this scholarship will support immigrant students that have a passion for learning and want to create a better life for themselves, their families, and their communities.- Immigration status: First or second-generation immigrant
- Legacy Status: First-generation college student
$500Deadline:Oct 29, 2026One Click Apply40Harriett Russell Carr Memorial Scholarship
Funded byFranita PokeThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of Harriett Russell Carr by supporting female high school, undergraduate, or graduate student who is community service-oriented plans to or is attending an HBCU.- Education Level: High school, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Gender: Female-identifying
- Background: Community service-oriented
- School: Attending or plans to attend HBCU
$1,000Deadline:Oct 29, 2026One Click Apply41José Ventura and Margarita Melendez Mexican-American Scholarship Fund
Funded byBorders FamilyThis scholarship seeks to honor the memory of José Melendez by supporting students who are currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree.- Education Level: High school graduate currently pursuing or looking to begin an undergraduate degree
- Identity: Mexican or Mexican-American
- Background: First-generation college student
- Experience: Work or significant volunteer experience
$2,000Deadline:Nov 07, 2026One Click Apply42Pereira Art & Technology Scholarship
Funded byThe Pereira FoundationThis scholarship aims to support students who are pursuing higher education despite the circumstances they were born into.- Education Level: High school senior or undergraduate student
- Field of Study: Technology, arts, or business
- Race: BIPOC
- Experience: Non-profit or volunteering experience
- Financial Status: Low-income
$500Deadline:Nov 24, 2026One Click Apply43Sara Molina Memorial Scholarship
Funded byLisandra RichardsonThis scholarship will support a female student of any education level in Puerto Rico.- Education Level: Any
- Location: Puerto Rico
- Gender: Female
$1,000Deadline:Nov 24, 2026One Click Apply44Sheila Chau Memorial Scholarship
Funded byNathan ChauThis scholarship seeks to support Christian, non-traditional (at least 25 years old) undergraduate college students who are dedicated to pursuing careers in education.- Education Level: Undergraduate junior or senior
- Field of Study: Elementary education or a related education field
- Background: Non-traditional college student (at least 25 years old)
- Religion: Christian
$6,000Deadline:Nov 29, 2026One Click Apply45John Walker and Christine Horton Education Scholarship
Funded byDouglas HortonThis scholarship honors the memories of John Walker and Christine Horton and supports underrepresented minority or first-generation students in North Carolina who have experience working with children or volunteering with nonprofit organizations and are pursuing a degree in health or physical education.- Education Level: High school or undergraduate student
- State: North Carolina
- Identity: Underrepresented minority and/or first-generation student
- Background: Experience working with children and non-profit/volunteering experience
- Field of Study: Health or physical education
$2,100Deadline:Nov 29, 2026One Click Apply46William A. Lewis Scholarship
Funded byEdwards_Lewis FamilyThis scholarship aims to honor the legacy of William A. Lewis by supporting underrepresented students interested in pursuing careers in mathematics or other STEM fields.- Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
- School Type: Historically Black College or University (HBCU)
- Race: BIPOC
- Field of Study: STEM
$2,000Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply47STEAM Generator Scholarship
Funded byFrancis Rei IsraelThis scholarship aims to make college more accessible to students with no family background in higher education so they can have the same opportunities as their peers.- Education Level: Bachelor's or master's degree
- Field of Study: STEAM
- Background: First or second-generation immigrant or other underrepresented minority
$3,165Deadline:Nov 30, 2026One Click Apply48RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship
Funded byRonne GleasonThis scholarship seeks to support students who are pursuing careers as special education teachers so they can provide the incredible care and guidance that the next generation of students needs to succeed.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
- Field of Study: Special education
$10,000Deadline:Dec 20, 2026One Click Apply49Lotus Scholarship
Funded byFiona ChenThis scholarship will support BIPOC students who are from low-income backgrounds or have been raised in single-parent households.- Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
- Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
- Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
$500Deadline:Dec 29, 2026One Click Apply50
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