Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Securing a fulfilling, enjoyable and profitable job after graduation is the ultimate goal of many moms who are pursuing a college degree.
But finding the right employer can be challenging. After all, most moms want to work for a company that values their input and accomplishments, and offers them a promising career path.
The National Association for Female Executives (NAFE) recently released its annual list of the top companies for executive women.…

There's no doubt that the decision to re-enter the working world can be a difficult one for mothers, whether their children are babies or older.
While one of the biggest reasons many women decide to go back to work is financial, studies show that moms often make less than other workers. Government data finds that women make 81 cents for every dollar their male peers make.…

A recent report by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the salary gap between male and female workers still exists. The study found that female workers make 81 cents for every dollar their male counterparts make.
While it's certainly not fair, many women have come to accept the inequality in salaries. However, a new study conducted by researchers at the University of New Mexico has revealed that a different type of wage gap exists as well - this one between working moms and their childless female counterparts.…

The popularity of online learning has increased dramatically in recent years. According to a 2011 study conducted by Babson Survey Research Group and the College Board, the number of students taking at least one online course has surpassed 6 million. Nearly one-third of all students in higher education are currently taking at least one online course.
"The rate of growth in online enrollments is ten times that of the rate in all higher education," said study co-author I.…

A new report released by the U.S. Census Bureau reveals that the number of Americans with bachelor's degrees has reached its highest point ever.
The report finds that, for the first time, more than 30 percent of U.S. adults aged 25 and older have at least a bachelor's degree. As recently as 1998, fewer than one-quarter of people this age had this level of education.…

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is ruffling some feathers in higher education.
At a recent event in Michigan, Santorum talked about President Obama's goal for America to have the highest percentage of college graduates by 2020.
"President Obama once said he wants everybody in America to go to college. What a snob," the Washington Post reported Santorum as saying.
While the quote may sound worse than it was intended to, supporters say that Santorum was in no way trying to lessen the importance of a college education.…

Committing to go to college and pursue a bachelor's degree takes a lot of consideration. Luckily, moms who make this decision have various ways to help offset the high cost of an education such as grants for parents, single mother scholarships and other scholarships for mothers.
Whether you're a mom who's pursuing a college degree while working or you're about to enter the workforce, you may have already faced the challenge of finding childcare for your kids.…

Are you looking for a reason to take the plunge and go back to college to pursue your dream of getting a degree and finding a job?
Getting a bachelor's degree can help moms of all ages increase their marketability in a competitive job environment as well as their earning potential.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2009, the average salary for adults aged 25 to 34 with a bachelor's degree was $15,000 more per year than it was for those with a high school diploma or other equivalent degree.…

Many experts say that the best way to ensure one's success in a certain field is to be passionate about it. In other words, it's important to truly like what you're doing in order to do a great job and enjoy a long, successful career.
Individuals who love fashion have several options for turning their passion into a career.
Aspiring fashion designers can choose between attending an art school or a more traditional college or university.…

Many mothers decide to begin or finish working toward a college degree in order to maximize their earning potential.
After all, those with a bachelor's degree typically make significantly more money than those without one. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), in 2009, the average salary for adults ages 25 to 34 with a bachelor's degree was $45,000, while those with a high school diploma or other equivalent degree earned an average of $30,000 per year.…