Finding scholarships for a nontraditional education can sometimes be difficult. Here is a scholarship we found that you may be interested in!

This scholarship is for females over 40 years old that have gone back to school. The application can be submitted at anytime, however, applications are only reviewed two times per year, in August and January. This scholarship is paid directly to the college/university financial aid department and credited to the student’s account.

The range of the scholarship amount is $1,000-$2,500 per student award. Students can re-apply for this scholarship.

 To be eligible you must complete the following requirements:
• Submit the application
• Submit administrator form
• Submit a transcript
• Must be in your second quarter/semester to apply
• Must follow the essay guidelines provided

> To apply visit http://markagabisfoundation.org/apply/.

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With the new year quickly approaching, we know many of you are considering resolutions or even grand new plans for your life. Maybe it’s time to start a workout plan, a diet or even just a promise to yourself to be better at something.

For those of you considering going back to school, we know you aren’t taking that decision lightly. Want to make sure you are choosing the right major? Right career? Right school?

Here are some of the courses you can take to help eliminate any careers that aren’t right for you, or help reassure you that you are on the right track with a career field.

• Culinary Arts
• Accounting
• Criminal Justice
• Medical Assisting
• HVAC careers

Of course, you can also check out the free life skills courses just to brush up on some of the skills you’ll need to have to succeed in a college setting. Perhaps you need a reminder on basic writing or grammar. Maybe a time management refresher.

Whatever your goals are for 2015, we’re pullin’ for ya! Best of luck as you conquer those next steps.

Next Step Academy just launched the Careers in Culinary Arts course this week. To get you thinking about all things foodie, we found this great graphic on Pinterest we thought you might enjoy.

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It’s time to sharpen those blades — and your skills! Think a career in the culinary arts might be right for you? Take the short course to find out if you have the natural skills and interest to pursue this career choice.