Adult Learner Scholarship from Study.com

Award Description

Study.com is awarding a $1,000 academic scholarship to an adult learner who is a current or prospective student. It is our mission to make education accessible to all and in providing this scholarship we hope to reduce barriers to adult learners completing their degree.

Selection & Eligibility Criteria

Selection will be based on academic history and extracurricular activities. Financial need will not be considered.

• Must be accepted by or enrolled in a college or university within the United States.
• Must be an enrolled (or accepted) student in an accredited college or university who is planning on continuing the next year.
• Must have a minimum of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours still to be completed.
• Must consent to provide a digital photograph of self and quote for display on Study.com if notified as the award winner by the selection committee.

Funds

The scholarship winner will be notified following the application deadline. The award will then be electronically sent directly to the recipient through PayPal. The recipient is responsible for ensuring their PayPal account information, including email and physical address, is correct and verified.

Academic award winners who accumulate more than $600.00 in prizes over a one-year period will be issued an IRS form 1099 (or the equivalent). This will require contest winners to provide Study.com with certain personal information prior to receipt of their winnings.