Scholarship Opportunity

Adult Learners in Transition Scholarship

Offered by AAUW Buffalo Branch

Support for Western New York women returning to education after disruption or following a nontraditional education path.

EssayRequired
RenewableNo
Grade LevelCollege Student, Adult Learner

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Eligibility

  • Published 2026 criteria: lived in Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus or Allegany before college, or have resided there for at least one year; study outside Western New York is allowed.
  • Be a woman continuing or returning to postsecondary education after disruption or on a nontraditional path.
  • Published 2026 rules: a course of study lasting at least two years leading to a degree or employment-related certificate at a Title IV school; full-time and part-time enrollment qualify.
  • No minimum GPA in the published 2026 form; prior academic performance is considered.

Requirements

  • Published 2026 packet: latest official transcript, two non-relative recommendations and a one- to two-page essay about education, career plans and obstacles.
  • Sponsor FAQ: only one academic award annually; incomplete submissions disqualify; enrollment proof precedes payment.

How to Apply

  1. 1The sponsor announces a February 13, 2027 deadline, but this program's linked application still covers 2026.
  2. 2Contact the committee for the updated 2027 packet and confirm eligibility and materials before applying.