The cost of a college education continues to increase and for moms who dream of completing their degree, the expense is often a barrier to their educational goals. Scholarship and grant funding can help reduce some of the financial burden of higher education---but it can be difficult to find. Fortunately, there are several organizations that sponsor scholarships for mothers who are returning to college or enrolling for the first time.
Patsy Mink Education Foundation Scholarship
The Patsy Mink Education Foundation Scholarship is a $2,000 award designed for low-income women with minor children who are planning to pursue higher education. Applicants must be at least 17 years of age with children under the age of eighteen. Scholarship funding may be used to cover education expenses for enrollment in an accredited vocational, associate's undergraduate, master's or professional degree or to fund living expenses while enrolled. Applicants must have an annual family income of less than $17,500 for a family of two, $22,000 for a family of three and $26,500 for a family of four.
Patsy Takemoto Mink Foundation
PO Box 769
Granby, MA 01033
patsyminkfoundation.org
American Association of University Women Career Development Grants
The American Association of University Women sponsors scholarships for mothers who are seeking career advancement. Career Development Grants are available for women who have already earned their undergraduate degree and plan to complete additional schooling at the undergraduate or graduate level. Special consideration is given to women of color, women who are pursuing their first professional degree or women who are pursuing degrees in fields where women are disproportionally represented. Individual awards range from $2,000 to $12,000 and funds may be used for an accredited two- or four-year degree program or for distance learning programs in the United States.
AAUW
Dept. 60
301 ACT Drive
Iowa City, IA 52243
319-337-1716
aauw.org
Talbots Women's Scholarship
The Talbot's Scholarship Foundation sponsors a scholarship program for women who are returning to school after an extended absence. Mothers who are interested in applying for the award must be residents of the U.S. or Canada and have completed their diploma or GED before September 2000. Applicants must be planning to enroll full-time or part-time in an accredited undergraduate program and have at least two semesters of study remaining to complete their degree. Up to 10 applicants will receive awards of $15,000 and one student will be selected to receive $30,000. Awards are not renewable and may only be used to fund undergraduate study.
Talbots Corporate Headquarters
One Talbots Drive
Hingham, MA 02043
781-749-7600
talbotsinc.com
Raise the Nation Scholarships and Grants
Raise the Nation sponsors scholarship and grant programs for single mothers who need financial help in returning to college. Individual award amounts vary based on annual funding and individual need as determined by your annual income. Grant awards require recipients to participate in volunteer community service. Awards may be used to fund education expenses for any accredited undergraduate, graduate, vocational, associate's or certificate program.
Raise The Nation
P.O. Box 8058
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87198
505-265-1201
raisethenation.org
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