Scholarships for fathers seeking further education?

My dad is looking to go back to school to improve his career prospects. Do any scholarships exist specifically to help fathers with college expenses? We'd appreciate any advice on where to start.

Absolutely, while many scholarships focus on high school seniors or current undergraduates, there are also numerous financial resources available to nontraditional students, which include parents returning to school. There are general scholarships for older students going back to school, and some specifically for parents.

1. The Imagine America Foundation's Adult Skills Education Program (ASEP): This program grants non-traditional students a scholarship worth up to $1,000 towards their education at specific career colleges.

2. The Soroptimist's Live Your Dream Awards: This targets women who are the primary earners for their families and are looking to improve their skills with further education or training. Awards range from $1,000 to $10,000.

3. Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation Education Support Awards: Providing for low-income parents, it offers a maximum of $5000 per awardee to help with expenses related to attending schools such as tuition or living expenses.

4. Ford Opportunity Program: The program is designed to help single parents in Oregon and Siskiyou County, California, by offering up to 90% of unmet college costs.

5. The Unigo $10K Scholarship: Unigo offers this scholarship that’s open to any student who is 14 years or older, so it could certainly help a father returning to school.

Start by researching each scholarship to see which would be the best fit for your dad's situation, and pay careful attention to application deadlines and criteria. Also, your dad should check with the financial aid office at the school he plans to attend since some schools provide scholarships specifically to nontraditional students.

Lastly, using resources like Appily can help compile a more comprehensive list of scholarships your dad could be eligible for. It's also important to explore options such as employer tuition reimbursement programs or industry-specific scholarships. Good luck with your search!