Scholarships for Moms
By now I am sure that you’ve heard that President Obama wants to help moms go back to College to earn their degrees. Single mothers who earn a bachelor’s degree are less likely to need public assistance, or fall into dire straits. However, going back to college may be easier said than done with the current economy, but hopefully this article will show you some ways to do that with some scholarships and grant money specifically set aside for this purpose. The first site, Scholarships.com, is geared toward single mothers in need of getting funding for school. It promises scholarships and grant money for returning mothers. Here is the direct link.
Scholarships for Women, is another wonderful online resource. They have many scholarships listed and it is easy to navigate. Some scholarships are for new students, and some are for students already enrolled in school and want money for an advanced degree. Either way this is a wonderful resource to some of the best educational institutions around and here is the direct link: click here.
2011 Single Moms Scholarships seems geared towards the new, returning, and Hispanic moms in need of financial assistance. It has many resources listed and could be a good starting point in your search for funding. Another resource is the Online Education Database, which has information on Grants for Single Mothers. This is a comprehensive resource on different career paths you can choose from, and the money that might be available for you to complete or further your education. Here is the link.
President Obama has also given scholarship money to be awarded through the Federal Pell Grant Program: This is very worthwhile because these scholarships can be used to set up a business as well. One way for a mother to guarantee her future is by being a successful business owner. More information on this can be found here. Another wonderful aspect is that this money never has to be repaid, and the current award for the years 2010-2011 is $5.550. To learn more about Pell Grants and if you are eligible for one, you can check them out here.
Remember when you are applying for scholarships to apply for as many as you are eligible for, as this will definitely improve your chances of being accepted into a program. Do not overlook specialty scholarships for people who can play musical instruments, women who are good at sports, or for people who are bilingual. Always be honest when filing out applications as you can be sure they will double check everything you submit. Also make sure you have lined up some good references for yourself.
If you have a career path in mind then gear your search towards grants and scholarships in that same field. Avoid any email requests you may get regarding these programs, and any links that tell you you’ve won a scholarship prize. If you haven’t applied for a program and they are magically seeking you out then it could be a scam. While there are scholarships for mom programs listed on the internet it may be worth your while to go and visit the schools near you, and talk to the admission department at the school. They can also give you valuable information of any grant or scholarship money you may be eligible for, but in all likelihood will not tell you unless you ask them for it. This is by no means a definitive piece on this subject, it is hoped that you will continue to research your options and find the right program for yourself. That way you too can be a winner with Scholarships for Moms!