Top Scholarships For Single Mothers And Fathers
Balancing education and parenting can be challenging, but many scholarships are designed specifically to help single parents achieve their academic goals. Here are some of the best scholarships for single mothers and fathers:
1. Jeannette Rankin Women’s Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Low-income women aged 35 or older
Benefits: Covers tuition, books, and other education-related expenses
Application Deadline: Varies
2. Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility: Low-income mothers pursuing higher education
Benefits: Up to $5,000 for tuition, childcare, and living expenses
Application Deadline: Typically in August
3. Soroptimist Live Your Dream Award
Eligibility: Women who are the primary financial providers for their families
Benefits: $1,000 to $16,000 for tuition, books, and childcare
Application Deadline: Usually in November
4. The Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Eligibility: Single parents pursuing higher education in Arkansas
Benefits: Varies depending on the county and financial need
Application Deadline: Varies by location
5. The Women’s Independence Scholarship Program (WISP)
Eligibility: Survivors of domestic abuse, including single mothers
Benefits: Financial assistance for tuition and living expenses
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
6. The Custody X Change Single Parent Scholarship
Eligibility: Single parents enrolled in a college, university, or trade school
Benefits: $500 to $1,000 per semester
Application Deadline: Varies (usually spring and fall)
7. Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund (ASPSF)
Eligibility: Single parents in Arkansas with financial need
Benefits: Covers tuition, childcare, and transportation
Application Deadline: Multiple deadlines throughout the year
8. The Pell Grant (USA)
Eligibility: Low-income students, including single parents
Benefits: Up to $7,000 per year for tuition and expenses
Application Deadline: FAFSA deadline (varies by state)
9. The Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)
Eligibility: Undergraduate students with financial need
Benefits: $100 to $4,000 per year
Application Deadline: FAFSA deadline
10. Scholarships from Colleges and Universities
Many universities have scholarships specifically for single parents. Check with the financial aid office of your chosen school for available funding options.
