Top single moms scholarships for you

The Bruce and Marjorie Sundlun Scholarship will be awarded to students in college-level or certificate-level. Applicants must be single parents. Preference will be given to parents currently or previously receiving state aid or those who have been previously incarcerated. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.

ASPSF provides financial assistance and personal support to single parent students across the state. Traditional scholarships are being offered to support both full-time and part-time single-parent students pursuing an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or certificate program. Skilled trade scholarships are also being awarded to any eligible single-parent students pursuing education beyond high school, including those enrolled in skilled trade programs. To be eligible for an ASPSF scholarship, applicants must live in the state of Arkansas or in Bowie County, TX. Applicants must also meet the following definition of "single parent" (all 3 categories): (A) Marital status: You're single (never married, widowed, divorced, legally separated) or you're married but living apart and your divorce will be final by the time the scholarship is awarded. (B) Parenting Status: You're the custodial parent or guardian with physical custody (50 percent or more) of at least one dependent child. A dependent child is 18 or younger, older than 18 and still in high school, or a severely disabled adult living with and dependent on you. (C) Living status: You're the only adult in the home with the child(ren), you live with parents or relative(s), or you live with a roommate who is not your partner, significant other, or a co-parent. Applicants must have earned a high school diploma or GED and have not previously earned a bachelor's degree. Their household income is typically not more than 250 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines. The application cycle for Fall 2024 scholarships will open on April 15, 2024 and the deadline is June 15, 2024. The application cycle for Spring 2025 scholarships will open on August 15, 2024 and the deadline is October 15, 2024. The application cycle for Summer 2025 scholarships will open on January 15, 2025 and the deadline is March 15, 2025. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Nondas Hurst Voll Scholarship Fund will be awarded to single mothers seeking to transition off public assistance. Applicants must be pursuing higher education or job training beyond high school in the college or certificate level. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Rhode Island Foundation for more information.

The Ford Opportunity Program was originally established to assist single parents in obtaining a college degree, and this program has expanded to include all parents of any age and other adults over the age of 25. Single parents are still strongly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be seeking an associate or bachelor's degree at an eligible public or private (nonprofit) college and have not previously earned a bachelor's degree. They must have at least one year remaining in their degree program. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Susan Schulman Begley Memorial Scholarship will be awarded to those who must identify as a woman, who is establishing herself as a head of household and a single parent, and due to extreme circumstances, following the dissolution of an abusive or emotionally traumatic relationship, has no other adequate financial means, and requires funds to meet immediate needs for herself and her children, including rent and food. Two letters of recommendation are required. One must be academic, and the second may be academic or professional. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact NCJW-LA for more information.

The One Family, Inc. Scholarship Program was established by the Massachusetts Legislature to assist heads of households in achieving their academic goals. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide the opportunity for a permanent path out of poverty through the pursuit of higher education. Applicants must be a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts for at least one year and be a U.S. Citizen or non-citizen eligible under Title IV regulations. They must be an incoming or returning student enrolled in a certificate, associate's or bachelor's degree program at an eligible institution. They must be maintaining satisfactory academic progress in accordance with institutional and federal standards. Applicants must also qualify as a head-of-household, with children under age 18; and at risk of homelessness, based on federal poverty standards, or has experienced homelessness within the previous 12 months. They must be an active participant of One Family, Inc., services and activities, including the Leadership Seminar program. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Deblinger Family Scholarship Fund was established to help low-income, single mothers who are the heads of their households to return to college in order to improve the lives of their families and motivate their children to excel. The Deblinger Family Foundation wants to enable non-traditional students to focus on achieving their academic goals and performance, so that they can create a successful future. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a community college to obtain an associate's degree, certificate or in a four-year college transfer program. Students who already have an AA degree and are planning to transfer to a four-year college, are also eligible. Applicants must already be accepted into an accredited nonprofit school or program before applying for a scholarship. Applicants must also be current residents of select eligible counties. Preference will be given to residents of Oakland, San Francisco, East Palo Alto, San Jose and Watsonville. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The family lawyers at The Colwell Law Group, LLC know the importance of education and are committed to helping you build your best future during a time that may be challenging for both you and your family. We understand how difficult it can be for a single parent to attend and receive a college degree or for a single parent to afford to send their child to college. This is why we are proud to announce our 2024 Single Parent Scholarship to award to a student pursuing their education. Whether you are a single parent, going through a divorce, or a child of a single parent pursuing your college education, we encourage you to apply and share your story with us. Applicants must be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate, or a law program within the U.S. to be eligible. We also invite high school seniors who will be enrolled in college before the scholarship application deadline. Candidates must be in good academic standing. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Salix Gastrointestinal Health Scholars Award will be awarded to those who, at the time of application, have applied to, have been accepted to, or are currently attending an accredited college, university, or advanced (post-high school) vocational or technical school for academic year 2024-2025. Applicants must have been diagnosed with and treated for a gastrointestinal condition and have been treated by a licensed healthcare provider. Two letters of recommendation and information about the applicant's school and community activities must be submitted. Signed 2024 Medical Statement Form confirming the applicant's gastrointestinal condition is also required. Four awards are available to undergraduate students; four awards are available to graduate students; one award is available to working parent pursuing undergraduate, vocational or technical, or graduate degrees; and one award is available to single parent pursuing undergraduate, vocational or technical, or graduate degrees. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.