Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Being a mom is filled with rewards, like enjoying your children's affection and watching them grow into amazing adults - but when was the time you rewarded yourself? If you've been stuck in the role of mother so long that you fear you've lost some of your own identity, it may be time to go back to school to earn a degree you can be proud of.…

People renovate their homes, their love lives and even their wardrobe, but have you every thought about renovating your career for the better? If you've been a single mother trying to hold your family's world together by working multiple jobs to afford a comfortable lifestyle, now may be the moment to redo your professional life.
Working all the time leaves little room for fun family gatherings where you can just relax and hang out with your kids.…

Life is filled with stress no matter who you are, but for single mothers, it may often feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. You need to parent as both the mother and father figure, as well as be the breadwinner for your family to make sure everyone's needs are provided for.
If you had children young and therefore missed your initial opportunity to attend college, this could be the time for you to consider giving it another go.…

Oprah is the guru of many things and her famous friends are usually no different. As the economy continues to dip and dive, the media mogul said she was getting a lot of viewer emails asking about the best ways to go to school after being laid off - and how to pay for it. To answer such concerns, Oprah enlisted the help of Al Seibert, co-author of The Adult Student's Guide to Survival & Success, who gave knowledgeable information regarding this real-life concern in a recent edition of O magazine.…

Jobs come and go, but as a mom, you'll be raising your kids for the rest of your life. If you've changed positions numerous times throughout your life because your lack of a college degree was forcing you to either work more than one position or to continue to try to find a better paying job over the years, going back to school may be the break you need.…

If you had a child earlier in life, which put a halt to your dreams of pursing a higher education, now may be the time to consider bettering your life and the life of your child.
Yes, it will be hard to add another thing to juggle to your already full schedule, but think about the rewards you'll receive if you get an education.…

As a mom, you may have been out of the conventional working world for some time, but through your everyday routines - making lunches, running the kids around and keeping your house in order- may have prepared you even more than you think for a profession that will bring added income to your household.
Going back to school to earn a degree once your children have become self sufficient may be a way to keep you busy while making money to put towards things you want to do, or just as added security for retirement.…

Being able to enjoy life is a luxury that many single mothers don't have. From working multiple jobs to make ends meet to not being able to spend much time with your children, you've had a hard go just trying to get by. Earring a college degree to help lessen the financial burdens in your life may finally give you the freedom to relax and embrace time with your children.…

Make the most of your life by earning a degree to better your overall lifestyle and prove to your children that you are a superstar. Trying to make it in today's turbulent economy without a degree may be a challenge you're currently facing. This struggle can add a lot of stress to your life, affecting your health and the well-being of your children.…

Keeping up with the lifestyle of your friends may be hard, especially if you're a single mom trying to support your family alone. One way to be able to enjoy the life your girlfriends lead is to go back to school to earn a degree in a field that will give you the financially stability you've always wanted.
Your future is in your hands now, so make the decision to get ahead by pursuing a degree in a field that continues to prosper.…