Going back to school could be the single best choice you make for your family as a working mom. If you’re a single mother trying to earn her degree, it may seem like the odds are doubled against you. How are you supposed to manage your kids, wor...
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20 Scholarships for Single Moms
Going back to school could be the single best choice you make for your family as a working mom. If you’re a single mother trying to earn her degree, it may seem like the odds are doubled against you.
How are you supposed to manage your kids, work, tuition fees, and everything else in-between?
Single Mothers Are At A Financial Disadvantage
Recent studies revealed that 1 in 4 children are being raised without a father and what’s even more disheartening is that “the median income for families led by a single mother in 2016 was about $35,400, well below the $85,300 median for married couples.”
Going back to school as a single mom will no doubt have a profound effect on you and your kids’ lives.
To help you make it happen, we’ve put together a list of 20 scholarships for single moms in 2019 that will allow you to finally head back to school and get that degree.
20 Scholarships for Single Moms 2019
Ann and Peter Ziegler Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
If you’re majoring in Liberal Arts, this could be the scholarship for you. You’ll need to transfer to a four-year institution, have a 3.0 GPA, and preference is given to single mothers. For further details, click the link above or directly contact the scholarship committee at 505-224-3090.
Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
Single mothers who are residents of Arkansas or Bowie County in Texas can apply for this scholarship. You’ll need a minimum 2.0 GPA and also demonstrate financial need.
Steven K. Wright Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: January 31, 2020
This scholarship was started in 1994 and is awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. You’ll need a minimum of 3.0 GPA and preference is given to non-traditional students or single parents. You can email the scholarship committee for further details at: finaid@westminstercollege.edu.
Beatrice F. Kroesche Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
The Beatrice F. Kroesche Foundation created this scholarship in 2001. Preference is given to single mothers and hearing and/or visually challenged female students. You’ll need a minimum GPA of 3.0. Check the website for more details, and discover other scholarships available at The University of Utah.
Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 12, 2019
Rhode Island students who come from low-income households and are also single parents can apply for this scholarship. A particular preference is given to previously incarcerated parents, as well as those who are currently or were previously receiving state aid. Contact their scholarship committee at info@rifoundation.orgfor more details.
Amount: $1,000 – $16,000
Deadline: April 30, 2019
If you’re pursuing an accounting degree, the EFWA scholarships may help you with your tuition. You’ll need to demonstrate financial need and have an aptitude for accounting and business. These scholarships are open to women in general, however, there’s a strong preference for women who are the primary financial supports of their households.
Amount: $750
Deadline: March 21, 2019
You’ll need a minimum GPA of 2.35 to qualify for this scholarship. The LouEllen Dabbs Scholarship is geared at single parents who are pursuing a career in finance, business, or banking.
Bethel Foundation Grace Scholarship Fund
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: Varies
The best part about this scholarship fund is the fact that you can reapply each semester, as the funds pay out every semester. You can be either a full time or a part-time student to qualify. You’ll need to be a single parent with the sole custody of at least one minor and be a US citizen.
Capture the Dream, Inc. Single Parent Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: June 30, 2019
College undergrad students and graduating high school seniors can apply for this scholarship fund. You’ll need to demonstrate financial need, be a Bay Area resident, and also be the legal parent or guardian of at least one minor child.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March each year
Single parents can take advantage of this scholarship program provided by Ford. You’ll need a minimum 3.0 GPA and demonstrate financial need. You’ll also need to be an Oregon or Siskiyou County in California resident.
Frances M. Dunn Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $500
Deadline: Varies
You’ll need a minimum GPA of 2.5 to qualify for this scholarship. Single mothers can check out the website page or directly contact the scholarship committee at 605-394-2511.
Michael S. and Jeffrey C. Hagler Scholarship Fund
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 01, 2019
If you’re planning to head to the College of Western Idaho or Boise State University, then take advantage of this scholarship fund. You’ll need to be at least 24 years old and demonstrate financial need. You can email the committee directly at edavis@idcomfdn.org.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: Varies
This foundation is aimed at the children of firefighters and police officers killed in duty. The amount varies due to the fact that they look at your specific needs to determine how much they will allocate to your tuition fees. If your parent was a firefighter or police officer and died in the line of duty, be sure to check out their site for more details on how to apply.
Calvert Family Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31, 2020
You’ll need a minimum 2.5 GPA to qualify for this scholarship focusing on either married or single parents.
Deanna Forbush Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $600
Deadline: January 31, 2020
If you have strong academic records and are a single mother,this scholarship could be a great choice. You can also directly contact the scholarship committee at finaid@westminstercollege.edu.
Dr. Dean K. and Helen S. Christensen Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,800
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Female nursing students who are also single parents can take advantage of this scholarship fund. You’ll need a GPA of at least 2.5 and be a full-time nursing student.
Katherine A. Ellis Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31, 2020
Female accounting students can take advantage of this scholarship. More preference is given to single mothers who can also demonstrate financial need. You can contact the scholarship committee for more details: finaid@westminstercollege.edu.
Park Foundation
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: June 01, 2019
Single parents, both male and female, can take advantage of this scholarship fund. You’ll need a minimum GPA of 3.0 and also be able to demonstrate financial need. The scholarship committee can be directly contacted at: scholarships@TC3.edu.
Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation Scholarship
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: August 01, 2020
You’ll need to be a single mother with a minor child or children to qualify for this scholarship fund. You’ll also need to be from a low-income household.
Frank Kennedy Vernoy Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 31, 2020
You’ll need a minimum 3.0 GPA and be from a low-income household to apply for this scholarship.
Want even more scholarships? Check out our big list of 50 opportunities here!
Managing school, your kids, and work can be hard. It’s even harder when you’re a single parent. Be sure to check out all these scholarship opportunities to ensure that you’re able to get the funding you need to head back to school and provide a better life for you and your kids.
If you’re looking for support on your back to school journey, be sure to join the Back to School Divas Facebook Group, where hundreds of women share stories, tips, and insights.
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