IRON MOUNTAIN — The American Association of University Women Iron Mountain/Kingsford Branch is accepting applications through Wednesday, April 1, for its non-traditional student scholarship.

AAUW is a nationally recognized non-profit organization with the mission of promoting equality for all women and girls, lifelong education and positive societal change.

In support of this mission, the Iron Mountain/Kingsford Branch of AAUW is offering the non-traditional scholarship to women living in Dickinson, Iron and Florence counties, plus Niagara, Wis., and the surrounding areas.

Applicants must be age 22 or older and pursuing a certificate program, an associate degree, a bachelor’s degree program or additional professional or technical certifications that are not tied to a specific degree program and includes costs not reimbursed by the recipient’s employer.

The intent of this scholarship is to open the door for a new or returning student who has been away from education for some time and has chosen to return to post-secondary studies to improve employability potential or advancement in her chosen field. Past recipients of this scholarship may not reapply.

The scholarship is $2,500. One scholarship winner will be chosen based on a variety of factors, including financial need, likelihood of success, confirmation of enrollment in a post-secondary program and a personal essay.

Application forms may be requested by contacting Sara Foster via email at AAUWnontrad@gmail.com.

The scholarship winner will be contacted by the Iron Mountain/Kingsford Branch of AAUW.