Let's Invest in American Workers - Together
Offered by Scholarship America (corporate sponsor)
About This Scholarship
Let's Invest in American Workers - Together is a Scholarship America-administered program built specifically for adult learners: applicants must be at least 25 years old when the application opens. It awards one-time $2,500 scholarships to high school graduates (GED included) and current undergraduates pursuing a certificate or associate degree in one of three workforce-focused groupings — Culinary & Hospitality, Business & Technology, or Allied Health.
The program is deliberately flexible about how adults go back to school. Full-time or part-time enrollment (at least 6 credits) at any accredited postsecondary institution qualifies, and the sponsor explicitly encourages online, hybrid, and accelerated program formats that fit around work and family obligations and speed entry into the workforce or a career change.
Unusually for a merit-review scholarship, the portal states that GPA is not taken into consideration when selecting recipients — the required transcript documents enrollment rather than grades. Awards are one-time, but students who still meet the eligibility rules may reapply in future years. Applications for this cycle close September 21, 2026.
Eligibility
- Age 25 or older as of the application start date
- High school graduate (including GED) or current college undergraduate
- Enrolled or planning to enroll full time or part time (at least 6 credits) in a certificate or associate degree program at an accredited postsecondary institution
- Studying Culinary & Hospitality, Business & Technology, or Allied Health
How To Apply
- Complete the online application on the Scholarship America portal by September 21, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CT
- Upload a current, complete transcript showing student name, school name, grades, and credit hours (GPA is not used in award decisions)
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a strong GPA to win this scholarship?
No. The portal states outright that GPA is not taken into consideration when determining award recipients — the program is aimed at working adults returning to school, not at academic competition.
Can I use this scholarship for an online program?
Yes. Online and hybrid formats are encouraged to support adult learners, as are accelerated pathways, so long as the program is a certificate or associate degree at an accredited institution.