Private Scholarship Resources
There are many scholarship opportunities and resources for adult students offered by outside organizations. These scholarships are independent of Trinity's Financial Aid office. If you have any questions regarding these scholarships, consult the organization directly.
Scholarships
American Association of University Women
Organization offering scholarship awards to women who are continuing their education after a significant interruption. Awards are available to Lombard, Illinois, and surrounding area residents only. http://www.aauw-il.org/lombard
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
Multiple scholarship and financial aid resources for Hispanic students. Deadlines vary based on scholarship. http://www.chci.org/chciyouth/scholarship/scholarship.htm
Evangelical Lutheran Church of American (ELCA)
Scholarships are awarded to ELCA women pursuing administrative and non-ministry careers. http://www.womenoftheelca.org/whatWeDo/scholarships.html
Gates Millennium Scholars
Provides outstanding low income minority students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. http://www.gmsp.org/
Illinois Student Assistance Commission
Comprehensive information regarding financial aid for Illinois residents. Provides scholarship and grant information for teachers, military personnel, and others.
http://www.collegezone.com/studentzone/416_855.htm
Jeannette Rankin Foundation Women's Education Fund
The Jeannette Rankin Foundation continues the legacy of Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress. Every year, scholarships of $1,500 are available to 25 women, age 35 or above, to pursue their education. Awards are made to promising students with severe financial need. http://www.rankinfoundation.org/
Linda Lael Miller Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to women, age 25 or older, who are non-traditional students. These women must have a difficult time finding scholarships for which they qualify. This scholarship fund may be used for tuition, books, child care, transportation, and other expenses not covered by traditional scholarships. http://www.lindalaelmiller.com/scholarships/scholarships.asp
"REACh Your Goals" Scholarship Program
Scholarships awarded to students who attend schools that are a member of the Resources for the Education of Adults in the Chicago Area (REACh). The REACH Adult Undergraduate Program at Trinity is not affiliated with REACh, but is a member of this organization. http://www.reach-chicago.org/
Soroptimist International of the Americas Women's Opportunity Award
Service organization offering scholarships to women who are heads of households and return to school later in life. Financial need is a primary consideration. http://www.soroptimist.org/
State Farm Hispanic Scholarship Fund
State Farm Companies Foundation in relationship with the Hispanic Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to 20 Hispanic college students who are pursuing a teaching career. www.statefarm.com/foundati/hispanic.htm
StraightForward Media's Teacher Scholarship
StraightForward Media's new program offers four scholarships per year exclusively to students who will become teachers. http://www.straightforwardmedia.com/sfm/scholarship-programs/teachers
Talbots Women's Scholarships Fund
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. You must have been away from school for at least 5 years to be eligible. http://www1.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
USA Funds-Access to Education Scholarships
New and renewable scholarships for students with economic need. Annual adjusted gross income of $35,000 or less. http://www.usafunds.org/
Search Engines
FastWeb
Free scholarship search based on a personal survey. http://www.fastweb.com/
Scholarships.com
Free scholarship search site. http://www.scholarships.com/
Online Resources
SmartStudent Guide to Financial Aid
Free financial aid resource page. http://www.finaid.org/
Foundation Center Advice for Returning Students
http://fdncenter.org/learn/faqs/html/nontraditional.html
Books & Other Media
Ben Kaplan, Adult & Non-traditional Scholarships That Totally Rock! (Book & CD-ROM)