# Scholarship Application for Adult Learners

> Amount varies from Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation. Deadline Mar 15, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/scholarship-application-for-adult-learners
- Provider: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (Foundation)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Mar 15, 2027
- Official page: https://berkshiretaconic.org/grants-scholarships/apply-for-scholarships
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The Scholarship Application for Adult Learners, provided by the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, supports non-traditional students pursuing higher education. The program is open to adult learners residing in the Berkshire Taconic region, which encompasses Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County in New York, and northwest Litchfield County in Connecticut. Applicants do not need to provide proof of citizenship or residency to qualify. 

Recipients can use the funding at any accredited college, university, or trade school. To apply, students must submit a resume, letters of recommendation, and an essay. The application process also requires financial information. Applicants must provide their Student Aid Index by completing the FAFSA, or they can submit an estimated Student Aid Index using the Federal Student Aid Estimator if they are ineligible to complete the FAFSA. The deadline to submit all application materials is March 15.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: MA, NY, CT
- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- Citizenship: U.S. citizen, Eligible noncitizen, DACA or state Dream Act student
- College types: 2-year college, 4-year college, Technical or trade school, Public college, Private college
- Open to adult learners and non-traditional students living in the Berkshire Taconic region, which includes Berkshire County in Massachusetts, Columbia County and northeast Dutchess County in New York, and northwest Litchfield County in Connecticut. Proof of citizenship or residency is not required.

## How to apply

Complete and submit the online application form specifically for adult learners, including a resume. Review the list of adult scholarships beforehand to ensure eligibility.

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.