Scholarships for Moms Going Back to College
Scholarships for mothers make the process of returning to school more convenient. Moms can pursue funding specifically targeted toward mothers or opt for general awards that meet their personal backgrounds and academic interest. Mothers who demonstrate hardship or who have overcome personal adversities such as domestic violence have additional scholarship resources available to them.
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Arkansas Single Parent Fund
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If you are an Arkansas resident and a single parent, you are eligible to apply for the Arkansas Single Parent Fund. The scholarship is awarded to single parents with legal custody of a child under the age of 18. Parents must have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship can be used to cover a range of personal or educational expenses such as books, utility bills, tuition or child care. The state of Arkansas maintains a website for student financial aid. Visit the website for more information on submitting your application.
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation for Low-Income Women and Children
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Low income mothers can apply for aid through the Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation. The scholarship is awarded annually to mother's seeking to expand their career opportunities through educational advancement. Scholarship amounts vary but are a maximum of $2,000 each. Scholarship winners must enroll in a training program, college or university. Congresswoman Patsy Takemoto Mink was an avid supporter of civil and women's rights. To apply, visit the foundation's website.
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Scholarships4Moms
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Scholarships4Moms offers a scholarship award targeted toward moms returning to college. The award amount is $10,000, and winners are selected via a random drawing. Each entrant must older than 18 and register online at the Scholarships4Moms website to be considered for the scholarship. Each applicant may enter the promotion once every seven days during the registration time frame. Because the drawing is by random selection, the more an applicant enters, the higher her chance to win. The scholarship money is paid directly to the applicant and can be used to cover the cost of her education and shared with friends or family members to cover their education expenses.
Denny's Single Parent Student Scholarship
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Hispanic mothers may be eligible for the Denny's Single Parent Student Scholarship. Denny's created the need based scholarship to aid students who are single parents in paying for college. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and be accepted to a technical school or accredited college or university. Scholarship winners might be asked to participate in publicity of the program as requested by Denny's. The one time scholarship award ranges from $500 to $1,500. Applicants can apply through the Hispanic College Fund.
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