Would like to know sources of undergraduate scholarship money for
adults (35 yrs +)who are aiming for completion of undergraduate degree
or support for original research project in
humanities-arts-community-personal development core study areas.

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Request for Question Clarification by digsalot-ga on 28 Oct 2002 12:34 PST

Hi Bunhead

That is an enormous request.  There are hundreds of thousands of
scholarships available world wide and out of that, thousands which
would apply to what you are seeking.  So a full answer to that
question which would list what you are wanting would be several
hundred pages long and I really don't know what the maximum length of
an answer can be in here :)

Even scholarships devoted to "humanities-arts-community-personal
development core study areas" run into the thousands.

I can provide you access to information on over 600,000 scholarships
on a world wide basis.  Would that be acceptable?

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Request for Question Clarification by digsalot-ga on 28 Oct 2002 12:54 PST

One addition to the above which might make a difference.  The
information would require a "free" registration to access the
information.  Such a registration would also allow various
universities and colleges to contact you as well as you contacting
them.  Some schools may send unsolicited information.  However, all
schools involved with the service are accredited, there are no
fly-by-nights.

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Clarification of Question by bunhead-ga on 29 Oct 2002 08:25 PST

Dear digsalot,
Perhaps digging to China is not the answer.
This request refers to a young man (family member), 35 yrs old, who
after traveling about the world, licensed as English as a Second
Language and Massage therapist, but with only high school diploma, saw
the light of further education - and is now enrolled in freshman year
of New School in San Francisco.  He has gotten tuition loans through
school, but working full time and going to school is extreme.
Being an unusual, committed, humanistic bright light, who presently
has no time to search 600,000 scholarship funds because of all the
papers to write, etc. -

I am trying to help him in the search process but don't know where to
start.

SO if you could send me at least the links to 2 funds that specialize
is scholarships for poor, adult, working students (male), in
humanities -community development area - and maybe 1 link to wider
research vehicles - I'll be content
with this endeavor!  Thank you, Mr. mole.
bunhead

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Clarification of Question by bunhead-ga on 29 Oct 2002 08:28 PST

As to the registration to receive info from schools.  Yes, I would
appreciate this link also!

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Request for Question Clarification by digsalot-ga on 17 Nov 2002 08:24 PST

I'm keeping my search in the northern California area due to the
information in your post.  As far as scholarships for adults, I am
running into scholarships mostly for teaching and post grad work in
the humanities.  The specific area of "community development" is still
leading to a blank except for post grad work.  Of course there are
many scholarships being granted for those just leaving high school. 
If I widen the search to include humanities in general, then the range
is wide open but that included everything from history to the arts. 
Would you be interested in learning about some of these?  My own
experience was to start with a scholarship in history and then later I
switched to anthropology at the end of my sophomore year.  There seem
to be more specialized scholarships available for those who are
further along in their college careers.

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Request for Question Clarification by czh-ga on 17 Nov 2002 23:11 PST

Do you have a geographic limit in mind? Does it have to be in the San
Francisco area? California? US? Many scholarships have very unusual
combinations of qualifying factors so any additional information
(ethnicity, national origin, religion, membership in associations or
organizations, etc.) you can give would help. With additional filters
we might find something.
czh

Dear : bunhead-ga,

I admire and commend your interest and efforts in wanting to help
someone who is confronted by a seemingly overwhelming problem. You say
you don’t know where to start. I’ve identified some sources of
scholarships that you and he can investigate but before doing that I’d
like to offer some additional food for thought.

Since money is a serious concern for your friend, he might want to
consider attending a community college for the first two years and
then transferring into a four year institution. There is very little
specialization during that time for someone interested in humanities,
arts or community development. The tuition fees are very low (even for
non-residents) compared to the tuition at New College of California.
(This is a guess on my part as to the name of the school he’s
attending.) You mention that he’s working full time and has taken out
student loans. I suggest that you review his situation. Many schools
funnel their students into a variety of high-cost loan programs. There
might be other options. Private colleges tend to be much more
expensive than the community and state college system. It might be
worth considering.

It’s true that most of the colleges in California have reported
increased enrollments in these hard economic times as people return to
school to learn new skills but I would definitely recommend the
community college system for anyone who is on a tight budget. Check
the Web sites of the schools under consideration and then visit the
campus to get additional information. All colleges provide resources
for identifying scholarships and other financial aid.

There are a number of Web sites that help you search for scholarships.
Since the qualifications for scholarships vary enormously, your friend
should fill out the profiles for these to get the best possible
information. I completed a “plain vanilla” form and was able to come
up with a couple of possibilities. I’m sure that with his own
information your friend will find some leads. The re are special
programs for those resuming school after being in the workforce. Most
of the colleges will have information and resources for “adult
learners” or “reentry” students. Use this language in your search for
scholarships as well.

Below I’ve listed the scholarship general adult reentry and specific
scholarship resources first, followed by some information about public
educational institutions in San Francisco.

I hope these links will give you the starting points you’re looking
for. Good luck to you and your very fortunate friend for having found
someone like you.

czh

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ADULT COLLEGE REENTRY RESOURCES
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http://www.back2college.com/
Going Back to College: Frequently Asked Questions

http://www.sa.psu.edu/cals/
Penn State – Center for Adult Learner Services
This is an example of the special services most schools offer for
their reentry students. Check out the free scholarship search

http://www.freschinfo.com/strategy-nontrad.phtml
Strategies for the Non-Traditional Student
Good ten point summary of what to do without too much hype about
taking out loans

http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/scholarship/index.html
Federal Trade Commission
Unfortunately, in their efforts to pay the bills, many students and
their families are falling prey to scholarship scams. The FTC cautions
students to look for tell tale lines:

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SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH
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http://www1.fastweb.com/index.ptml
Fastweb Scholarship Search
Most colleges also link to this resource. This is the place to start
http://www1.fastweb.com/fastweb/ss/results/list.ptml?ID=K7ZJUK3ZR5E7&IDT=1037605036&IDH=38DADF5AE354B6CE791825850320F2B7
Fastweb Results
I hope this link works. It’s a list of 10 scholarship suggestions
based on my bare bones profile.

http://www.csulb.edu/colleges/cba/news/zine/archives/main_jan2002.htm
RECOGNIZING OUR REENTRY STUDENTS

http://www.nal.org/chapters/searchresults-projects.cfm?category=1
National Assistance League
Several of the chapters list scholarships for those involved in
community service

http://fiatlux.ucr.edu/april2001/25.html
University of California, Riverside -- Reentry Scholarship Program

http://www.lib.msu.edu/harris23/grants/3nontrad.htm
Grants for special populations: Nontraditional or reentry students

http://www.cesresources.org/charnon.html
A. Patrick Charnon Scholarship
This is the type of scholarship that your friend might qualify for.

http://www.sa.psu.edu/cals/commission/scholarsurvey.shtml
Scholarships for Adult Learners at Penn State
Penn State, like most other schools, offers special scholarships
specifically for adult learners. I’ve included this page to give you
an idea of what to look for at the local colleges and universities.

http://www.nal.org/chapters/searchresults-projects.cfm?category=1
National Assistance League
Several of the chapters list scholarships for those involved in
community service

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SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
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http://www.newcollege.edu/
New College
http://www.newcollege.edu/admissions/tuition.html 
Tuition
Humanities BA: $5,110/semester (12-16 units) or $435 per unit (1-11
units)
I’m guessing that this is the “New School in San Francisco” you are
referring to.

http://www.ccsf.edu/
City College of San Francisco
Follow links for admissions. For tuition information put “tuition” in
search box and follow the links. This is a somewhat disjointed Web
site and it’s hard to guess where some of the enrollment and tuition
information might be found.

http://www.ccsf.edu/Departments/ed_programs.html
Tuition and Fees
Fee Schedule for Credit Classes 
Enrollment fee per semester unit ......................... $11.00
Non-Resident tuition per semester unit ......... $130.00 + $11.00
Non-Resident tuition per semester unit for international students
and students with F-1 visas .................... $136.00 + $11.00

http://www.sfsu.edu/apply.htm
San Francisco State University

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SEARCH STRATEGIES
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scholarships for reentry adults

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Clarification of Answer by czh-ga on 18 Nov 2002 10:36 PST

Dear bunhead-ga,

Thank you very much for your feedback and your very generous tip. I
hope you and your friend can use the information.
czh

czh-ga put lots of effort into answering a complex question.  I am
pleased with the research and suggestions.  I'd like to tip more but
don't have much too spare myself.