There are many scholarship programs out there for single parents. In addition to contacting local colleges and universities and checking our state-by-state listing of single parent scholarships, consider applying for the following national scholarship programs:
1. Raise the Nation
Details:
- Raise the Nation offers scholarships for single moms and their children
- These scholarships are available to single moms who have been denied funding for education
- There is a one-time $25 application processing fee
2. Financial Aid for Women
Details:
- For women only
- Includes links to a variety of scholarship opportunities for women
3. Programs Offered by The Assistance League
Details:
- Provides a database of community-based programs
- Scroll down the list to find your state
- Locate “Scholarships” in red
4. Women’s Independence Scholarship Program from The Sunshine Lady Foundation, Inc.
Details:
- This scholarship is open to women who are direct survivors of domestic abuse
- To apply, you must be a U.S. Citizen
- You must be accepted into an accredited course of study
5. Women’s Opportunity Awards from Soroptimist.org
Details:
- Applications are accepted between July 1st and Dec. 1st only
- Applications must be submitted through your local region/state
6. The Jeannette Rankin Foundation
Details- Applicants must be women, aged 35 or older
- Must be enrolled in an accredited program
- Applicants must show financial need and be considered low-income
