Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Just in time for Father's Day, a new survey conducted by the Today Show and Parenting.com reveals some insight on the role of dads.
The online survey of more than 4,000 parents (1,500 dads and 2,700 moms) reveals that the division of childcare and household chores remains a source of contention for many families. MSNBC reports that while half of dads said they equally split childcare duties with their wives, 75 percent of moms said they do most of the work when it comes to taking care of their kids.…

Sometimes, it seems like there isn't enough financial aid in the world to make college affordable. The good news is that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Americans who attended college have higher salaries than those who did not - in 2011, a high school graduate on average earned $638 a week while a college graduate with a bachelor's degree earned $1,053 a week.…

Single moms or dads who receive a scholarship for parents to attend college often have needs beyond the typical returning student. It's tough for anyone to go back to school, but many believe college and children simply don't mix. Recently, however, this has changed, as more single parents are continuing their education, both online and on-campus. A few tips may help get the ball rolling for those considering joining the trend.…

Having a fulfilling, successful career while simultaneously raising a family without feeling like either responsibility is getting short-changed can be difficult. Still, achieving a good work-life balance is something most working mothers strive to do.
The task may be easier said than done, depending on where you live. A recent study released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) ranked 34 countries based on three criteria - the amount of time spent on personal activities, the employment rate of women with children and the number of employees working more than 50 hours per week - to determine the most family-friendly nations.…

A new survey conducted by the National Retail Federation (NRF) reveals that children of all ages are planning on spending more than ever on their dads this Father's Day.
The NRF's 2012 Father's Day survey found that gift-givers will spend an average of $117.14 on gifts for dear old dad - a figure that's up 10 percent over last year and the highest amount in eight years.…

U.S. soldiers are trained to cope with dangerous situations and tough decisions, but a lot of returning veterans face a new kind of struggle: college. Fortunately, universities like Sierra College in California continue to develop veteran services.
According to National Public Radio, Catherine Morris - former Marine and current academic advisor at Sierra - felt that the school needed to offer more for its veteran students.…

A new survey conducted by the Korn/Ferry Institute (KFI) reveals that female professionals overwhelmingly think being a parent provides them with skills that are useful in the workplace. More than 60 percent said that raising children "definitely" gives someone unique skills that can be transferred to a career, and 32 percent said they agree "somewhat."
The most transferable skills include motivating and inspiring others, applying past experiences in new ways, confidence and empathy.…

A new online high school is making it easier for adults to earn their diploma, receive scholarships and move back into the educational system. Ed2go's Bridge to Start is a "fast-track" program which helps support single mothers and other adults. This idea came from recent news that as of July 1, adults will no longer be able to receive federal financial aid to attend college without a high school diploma or General Educational Development degree.…

You've been accepted into a university, selected your major and actually worked out a schedule for daycare and school. You can almost taste the long hours of studying in the library that await you, but you still have to face one problem: the cost.
College expenses are often a struggle to pay, but scholarships for mothers can make the tuition bill a little easier to bear.…

Some moms know exactly what they want to study in college, but others do a lot of research on the various degree options for mothers. While majors such as education and nursing have been historically viewed as good options for moms, there are others as well.
The Washington Post recently highlighted some of the best jobs for women. Jobs expert and author Laurence Shatkin researched hundreds of professions and weighed factors such as earnings potential, job growth and outlook and then highlighted those in which women make up more than 80 percent of the workforce.…