Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Single mom Nicole Schmidt was recently announced as the winner of the June 2012 $2,000 Mom Scholarship from SR Education Group. Schmidt currently attends Marion Technical College (MCT) in Ohio while raising her two children.
SR Education's scholarships for moms and single parents are based on their submitted applications, which focus on three questions: how a college degree will help their children, what their financial circumstances are and why they have chosen their specific major.…

When pursuing higher education, there are many different program and degree options depending on your academic level and potential career path. Choosing the right one for you is often the first step to heading back to school.
GED
For those adults who did not get a chance to receive their high school diploma, the General Educational Development Test can be taken to prove secondary educational proficiency.…

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.…

Upon receiving a scholarship or financial aid for moms and enrolling in school, your child may prove to be your best support system. Not only do you want to succeed in your classes, but you also want your son or daughter to do well. Since both of you are pursuing education, you can use this bond to fuel both of your pursuits.…

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.…

With so many campus and online schools in the nation, it can be difficult to choose the right one. Thankfully, a number of search engines are popping up that can help narrow your search. One new resource is College Navigator, a search tool created by the U.S. Department of Education that aggregates school information and helps you fine-tune your search. For adults returning to school, there are some specific college amenities to keep in mind when searching for the perfect fit.…

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.…