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Last updated on November 2, 2026

[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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  1. Grover Scholarship Fund

    Funded by
    Deep Grover
    Open to trade school students and high school seniors planning to attend trade school.
    • Desired Degree: Trade School
    • Education Level: High school senior who plans to attend trade school or current trade school student
    $2,500
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  2. Bold.org Community No-Essay Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to students who get at least 2 friends to sign up and verify their Bold.org accounts in the same month. No essay required.
    • Invited Friends: 2 or more friends signed up and verified this month
    $500
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  3. WayUp “Unlock Your Potential” Scholarship

    Funded by
    Bold.org
    Open to undergraduate and graduate students at eligible schools and majors who apply to jobs through WayUp.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student graduating in 2026 or later
    • School & Major: Limited to students at eligible schools and majors
    $1,000
    Only 27 days left!
    One Click Apply
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  4. Private (PVT) Henry Walker Minority Scholarship

    Funded by
    Steven Franklin
    Open to Black undergraduate students at HBCUs who have volunteer experience.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Race: African American
    • School Type: HBCU
    • Background: Volunteer experience
    • GPA: 2.8 or above
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 09, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  5. Dr. Steve Aldana Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    WellSteps, LLC.
    Open to undergraduate students pursuing wellness, employee wellness, or public health.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Wellness, employee wellness, or public health
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  6. Henry Respert Alzheimer's and Dementia Awareness Scholarship

    Funded by
    Shawn Respert
    Open to undergraduate students pursuing medicine, medical research, neuroscience, or psychology.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Major of Interest: Medical research, biomedical science, neuroscience, psychology, etc.
    $7,500
    Deadline:Dec 14, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  7. RonranGlee Special Needs Teacher Literary Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ronne Gleason
    Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students pursuing special education.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
    • Field of Study: Special education
    $10,000
    Deadline:Dec 20, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  8. Lost Dreams Awaken Scholarship

    Funded by
    Benjamin Bozworth
    Open to college, trade school, and graduate students in recovery from or affected by their own addiction.
    • Background: In recovery, clean for at least one year
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate school student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 28, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  9. Lotus Scholarship

    Funded by
    Fiona Chen
    Open to BIPOC high school seniors, college, and graduate students from low-income or single-parent households.
    • Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate
    • Race/Ethnicity: BIPOC
    • Background: Low-income or raised by a single parent
    $500
    Deadline:Dec 29, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  10. Bill E. Wood Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    The Wood Family
    Open to Arkansas students pursuing careers in civil service, government, or ministry.
    • Field of Study: Civil service or ministry
    • State: Arkansas
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 30, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  11. Early Childhood Developmental Trauma Legacy Scholarship

    Funded by
    Jesus Perez
    Open to undergraduate students studying psychology, social work, or a related social science.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Social work, psychology, or child development
    $1,000
    Deadline:Dec 31, 2026
    One Click Apply
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  12. Fredrick W O'Neal III Skilled Trades Scholarship

    Funded by
    Ashley Banks
    Open to Chicago-area high school seniors and college or trade school students pursuing careers in the skilled trades.
    • Education Level: High school senior, trade school or undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Trades
    • Location: Resident of the Greater Chicagoland Area
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 05, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  13. SnapWell Scholarship

    Funded by
    Snap Finance
    Open to high school seniors and undergraduates pursuing business, finance, healthcare, technology, or skilled trades.
    • Education Level: High school senior enrolling in college or current undergraduate student
    • Field of Study: Business, Finance, Healthcare, Technology, or Skilled Trades
    $4,000
    Deadline:Jan 16, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  14. Somebody Cares About Science - Robert Stockwell Memorial Scholarship

    Funded by
    Stockwell Family
    Open to current and former Learn4Life students in California continuing their education.
    • Education Level: High school student and above
    • Background: Learn 4 Life student
    • State: California
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 18, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  15. Maverick - Colorado Springs Scholarship

    Funded by
    John Rodgers
    This scholarship supports low-income high school seniors residing in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Residency: Colorado Springs, Colorado
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    $2,500
    Deadline:Jan 20, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  16. OSI Future Lawyers Scholarship

    Funded by
    OSI Management Inc
    Open to students in accredited law programs in the Washington, D.C. area.
    • Education Level: Enrolled in a graduate or professional law program
    • Field of Study: Law
    • Location: Washington, D.C. metropolitan area (DC, MD, VA)
    $1,250
    Deadline:Jan 22, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  17. Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship

    Funded by
    Daelyn Chaney
    Open to first-generation high school and college students in Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia pursuing STEM careers.
    • Education Level: High school or undergraduate
    • Type of Education: Trade or vocational
    • State: Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia
    • Major/Career of Interest: STEM
    • Background: First generation college student
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 24, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  18. Roxanne Hoegger Alejandre Scholarship for Pregnant or Parenting Teens

    Funded by
    Jerel McCrary
    Open to low-income high school seniors in California who are pregnant or parenting.
    • Financial Status: Low-income
    • State: California
    • Education Level: High school senior
    • Background: Pregnant or parenting teen
    $7,010
    Deadline:Jan 28, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  19. Amber Joy Lillian Women in Business Scholarship

    Funded by
    Amber Greene
    Open to young women at Woodland Hills High School in Pennsylvania who plan to study business.
    • Education Level: High school
    • Gender: Woman
    • State: Pennsylvania
    • Desired Major: Business
    • School Name: Woodland Hills High School
    $1,000
    Deadline:Jan 28, 2027
    One Click Apply
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  20. Wendy Alders Cartland Visual Arts Scholarship

    Funded by
    Wendy Cartland
    Open to low-income undergraduate or graduate students majoring in the visual arts and have non-profit, volunteering or work experience.
    • Education Level: Undergraduate or graduate student
    • Financial Background: Low-income
    • Field of Study: Visual arts
    • Experience: Non-profit, volunteering, or work experience involving participation in the visual arts
    $10,000
    Deadline:Feb 03, 2027
    One Click Apply
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