Scholarships for single moms: How to find and apply

The Phoenix Scholarship is available to on-traditional UCF student(s) of junior class standing who are conquering personal or family challenges. The applicant must be a non-traditional student who is conquering personal or family challenges (e.g., single parent, a student serving as head of household with children, a student returning to college later in life after overcoming personal adversities, students dealing with unusual circumstances that prevented him/her from pursuing his/her degree at an earlier time in life, etc.). Preferential consideration will be given to applicants who attended Apopka Learning Center in Apopka, FL. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance and personal support to single parent students across the state. Applicants may choose to apply for the Traditional Path or the Skilled Trade Path. Traditional Scholarships will be awarded to both full-time and part-time single-parent students pursuing an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or certificate program. The Skilled Trade Scholarships will be awarded to any eligible single-parent student pursuing education beyond high school, including those enrolled in skilled trade programs. Whether they are working towards a career as a welder, electrician, diesel mechanic, or other in-demand trade, they are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Applicants must live in the state of Arkansas or in Bowie County, Texas. Applicants must also be a legal resident of the United States (or a resident with DACA status), applying in the county where they live. They must have earned a high school diploma or GED. The applicant's household income is typically not more than 250 percent of Federal Poverty Guidelines. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an ASPSF approved school or training program and pursuing a degree or certification that leads to employment at family-supporting wages. The Fall application is open from August 1 and closes on September 1. The Spring application is open from November 1 and closes on December 1. The Summer application is for current recipients only, which is open from May 1 to June 1. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Harper College Women's Program is dedicated to assisting eligible Harper College students pursuing credit-seeking courses towards either their first college degree, a certificate, or ESL coursework. Women's Program scholarships are intended to assist students who reside within Harper's district. Participants need to meet low-income guidelines and at least one of the following criteria: Single parent; A non-traditional career seeker; Woman fleeing domestic (intimate partner) violence; Woman with limited English skills pursuing coursework for English as a Second Language (ESL). Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Adam and LaVon Hamilton Scholarship is open to a single parent with legal custody and financial responsibility for at least one minor child. Enrollment in at least 3 credit hours and a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required. The JCCC Scholarship application and FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) are required. JCCC accepts applications throughout the year, so apply even if you miss the April 1 priority deadline. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Abbe Doss Patton Scholarship supports new Transfer and continuing UTA students in the GWSS program. Students who are non-traditional or returning students (not matriculating directly from high school), including students transferring from another institution, are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to students who are single parents. Students may visit the scholarship's website or contact the Financial Aid and Scholarships office for more information.

The Mary Ann Graham Johnston Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate or Graduate Studentss enrolled in a Teacher Certification degree. Preference is given to Single Moms.

The Bauerle Family Endowed Scholarship will support single parent students with financial need who are working to complete their degree at CMU. The recipient shall be majoring in biology, science/math education, or nursing. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Dr. Anita Voogt Family Scholarship is open to full or part-time students who are current residents of Long Branch, preferably a Long Branch High School graduate. This scholarship is open to all majors with a grade of C or better. Preference is given to first-generation students, single parents, transgender, and female in STEM programs. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

The Leslie Rickerson Kotzalas Memorial Endowed Scholarship is open to students who have a handicap or disability. This scholarship is also open to single parents. Applicants must demonstrate financial need as verified by the Montgomery College Scholarship Office. Students may contact the Office of Financial Aid for more information.