Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

A non-profit in Chicago is awarding five lucky adult students with $1,500 each toward tuition.
Resources for the Education of Adults in Chicago, or REACh, is a group of colleges, universities and corporations around the city providing financial aid for adults returning to school as well as information about educational opportunities. This scholarship aims to raise awareness about and support the growing number of adult students.…

This July, mother of two and current student at Columbia Southern University (CSU) Kelly Dripps received a Hero Behind the Hero Scholarship.
Over the course of the year, CSU has presented 12 scholarships to family of U.S. military members and public safety personnel. Every two months, the school awards two relatives - a spouse or child - of these public servants.…

A new campaign for Empowered UCLA Extension, a 12-month certificate program integrated with career coaching, is using celebrities to encourage adults to go back to school and pursue their career dreams.
The program will offer $2 million in scholarships, applied to tuition and fees, in the names of famous actors such as Pierce Brosnan, Sally Field, James Franco and Cuba Gooding, Jr.…

A local Springfield, Missouri man is giving back to the city's Drury University through scholarships for those struggling to pay for college.
Stanley Ball recently presented a $50,000 gift for evening school students, as well as a $10,000 donation to scholarships for traditional students.
"Drury works very hard to make college affordable for traditional and nontraditional students," said Aaron Jones, interim dean of the College of Continuing Professional Studies.…

When you begin applying for scholarships for moms and other financial aid options, you're likely to hear certain myths about the application process from others. As you fill out these applications, keep the following points in mind.
Scholarships are for students with severe financial need
This is a common rumor circulating among college students, but it turns out that not all awards are granted to individuals with great financial need.…

On July 13, Harrison College announced that it is now accepting applications for the second annual Working Moms Scholarship. The award aims to help women who balance the demands of work, family and school.
A private college with 12 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, as well as online programs, Harrison presents students with associate's and bachelor's degrees in five schools: business, health sciences, information technology, criminal justice and veterinary technology.…

As a parent returning to university, financial aid for moms can be a great help, and applying for as many awards as you're eligible for may help your chances. But how do you make your scholarship form stand out from the rest? Here are a few quick tips to improve your application:
Choose carefully
When you select which scholarships to apply for, examine the requirements and then submit applications to those whose desired traits are ones you possess.…

Hope Wood, the recipient of this year's ARAG Chad Hensley Diversity Scholarship at Iowa's Drake Law School, is not just an exceptional student - she also happens to be a mom.
Her award comes from ARAG, a global provider of legal solutions. Founded over 75 years ago, the company focuses on topics from education and empowerment to planning and prevention.
"We are proud to recognize Hope as the recipient of the ARAG scholarship," said David Murray, ARAG president and chief executive officer.…

For anyone going back to school and looking for financial support, the options can seem daunting. Not only are there many monetary awards available, but they all have different names and conditions. The first step in applying for financial aid, scholarships and grants is understanding what each is.
Financial Aid
For the most part, this is used as an umbrella term.…

The SR Education Group announced today the launch of their new Single Parent Scholarship program, which will award lucky recipients with $2,000. The scholarship will be given out six times a year.
The company created this scholarship for single parents because studies show that 28 percent of single-parent families in the U.S. live at or below the poverty line. For these moms and dads, the thought of spending money and taking time off from work in order to go back to school may seem impossible.…