Scholarship money supports more than just school
December 10, 2012
Especially in light of the holiday season, single moms may feel financially pinched when trying to afford presents, pay for gas and keep up with other regular bills. Getting a college scholarships can be a huge weight off their shoulders, allowing them to focus more on studying than on working outside jobs.
More than that, sometimes simply recognizing that single moms are struggling can help lift their spirits. The GazetteXtra wrote that some organizations offer single mother scholarships as a way of not just giving the gift of education, but also celebrating the challenges and triumphs of moms raising families on their own.
Money where it's most needed
As the source stated, Janesville, Wisc., is showing appreciation for its single parents with a brand new scholarship program targeting single mothers. The Zonta Club, a regional community outreach group, joined with the Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin to form the Women with a Vision scholarship for moms attending one of two local colleges. Each recipient gets a $5,000 reward for the coming Fall 2013 school season, the Gazette wrote.
Other programs, including Scholarships4Moms, Raise the Nation, Talbot's Women's scholarship and University Women Career Development awards offer one-time or recurring payouts of anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000 to help single moms stay in college. These programs are focused on mothers working hard to make sure they keep their families fed, clothed and under a roof, and additional funding like financial aid for moms in college can help relieve the stress that may go into handling all these facets of motherhood.
Accommodating those in need
Livestrong wrote that one of the hardest aspects of obtaining these scholarships can simply be finding them. As some single moms don't have time to surf the web or check out financial aid offices at school, there are email lists and other notifications through colleges and universities designed to help connect moms with the money they need. These services additionally acknowledge the hurdles these women must leap over a daily basis to balance school, work and children, providing access to valuable resources in a way that works for them.
