How to Get a Project Working Mom Scholarship

Project Working Mom: Putting Education to Work is a $2 million full-ride scholarship campaign just for moms. It gives selected women the ability to afford to go back to school and get a good paying job. Here are tips to help you apply for the scholarship.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

1. Go online to the website (see Resources below). Click on the link in the upper right-hand corner that says, "Win a Scholarship to Back to School Online."
2. Fill out the form and read the "Terms and Conditions." Check the box that confirms that you have read the terms and conditions.
3. Next, you will need to write an essay, in 1500 words or less, that describes why you need or want a degree. To read some essays that have won this contest go online again (see Resources below). Scroll down to page 14 to see the essays.
4. Push the "Submit" button.
5. "Scholarship winners will be selected based on the strength of the essay, which will be judged on the applicant's ability to clearly articulate why an online education fits into their personal and career goals," says representative Jenny Foust. "The selection committee will pay special attention to the applicant's desire and motivation for education and any indicated instances of triumph over adversity. Applicants must be a working mom, at least 21 years old and interested in online education. Scholarship applicants must also meet the minimum requirements of each member school."

Tips & Warnings

• You don't have to write your email right away. You can click the "Submit Essay Later" button at the right. The site will email you a reminder.