Scholarships 4 Moms Blog

Being a single mother can be challenging - even for Hollywood celebrities.
Actress January Jones, who stars on the hit TV show "Mad Men," recently opened up about being a single mom to her now 7-month-old son, Xander.
"I was back when the baby was only 6 or 7 weeks old so it was difficult," the actress, 34, told Us Weekly.…

A recent survey conducted by Working Mother magazine revealed that 68 percent of women say a clean house helps them feel calmer. However, as almost every busy mom - working outside of the home or not - can attest, keeping your house clean can instantly zap any feelings of peacefulness.
The survey, published in the magazine's April/May issue, also revealed that moms tend to have a lot of guilt when their homes are not as clean as they want them to be.…

It can be difficult to attend a postsecondary institution while you are busy taking care of your family and providing for your household. However, earning a degree can increase your chances of landing a job that offers you a steady salary.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that in 2011, individuals with a bachelor's degree took home an average of $1,053 per week.…

As the competition for jobs remains steep, more adults are looking to return to college in an effort to improve their chances of finding a high-salary job.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that in 2011, individuals with a high school diploma made an average of $638 per week. This is a notable difference compared to the $1,053 that bachelor's degree holders made on average weekly.…

Many moms know how difficult it can be to provide for their household when they don't have the educational experience to pursue a profitable career. As time goes on, it's becoming more important to have a college degree in order to earn a high-salary job.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that in 2011, individuals with a bachelor's degree made an average of $1,053 per week compared to the $719 that people earned when they only had some postsecondary schooling.…

While the number of scholarships for mothers and grants for parents continue to increase, it's still difficult for moms to find the time to seek a postsecondary education. In between maintaining their households and taking care of their children, these busy women can hardly find time for themselves.
However, more adults are seeking a postsecondary education in order to support their families.…

A recent report from the Economic Policy Institute (EPI) revealed that recent college graduates who are paid on an hourly basis are making less money than they have in the past.
According to EPI data, men accepting entry-level positions after college made an hourly salary of $21.68 in 2011, a decrease of more than 5 percent since 2007. Female grads made even less - the average starting salary for women entering the workforce after college in 2011 was $18.80 per hour.…

As it becomes more important for individuals to seek a higher education in order to land a profitable career, many adults are returning to college - specifically, mothers. It can be difficult for moms to work when they need to provide for their families, but earning a college education can make it easier for women to find jobs that can cater to their busy lifestyle.…

Entrepreneur magazine defines a mompreneur as "a female business owner who is actively balancing the role of mom and the role of entrepreneur."
It's certainly not easy. Just ask any mom and/or small business owner and you'll learn just how difficult each of these jobs is on its own, let alone combined with the other!
According to the Miami Herald, many moms who start businesses from home can arrange their schedule to better allow them to balance work and family obligations.…

Balancing the demands of parenthood and pursuing a college education leaves many moms struggling to find time to cook for their families every night. An easy way to deal with this dilemma is to let someone else do the cooking every once in a while. Luckily, there are many great restaurant options, no matter what your tastes are and where you live.…