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Scholarship Opportunities For American Moms




Moms in America are as keen as ever now to go to college, particularly since President Obama publicly declared his support and assistance to help moms go back to school.

But if you are still wondering how to pay for it all, don’t worry. There are the regular government grants like the Pell Grant that you can apply for (this is increasing in value every year), but there are also private scholarship programs that would suit you.

Where to Find Scholarship Opportunities for American Moms
Finding a scholarship that is right for you is not that difficult. In fact some applications, once you’ve located them, only take a short time to fill out.

Some will require more lengthy information and details from you, whilst others act more like a lottery and are based on luck.

I advise you to apply for ALL types of scholarships to increase your chance of getting one or more (you can often use more than one at the same time).

Here is a short list of just some of the hundreds of scholarships currently open to American moms and women:

Jeanette Rankin Foundation Scholarship
Available to women aged 35 and over.

Fresh Start Scholarship
10 undergraduate female students from Delaware colleges can receive up to $2000

Possible Women Foundation Scholarship
Women up to 25 years of age can get $10,000

Other scholarships you can consider:

  • Agnes Kujawa Scholarship
  • Frymier Scholaship
  • Evelyn Barnes Memorial Scholarship
  • ATT-Bell Laboratories Graduate Research for Women
  • Association for Women Veterinarian Scholarship
  • American Association of University Women Project Renew Grant
  • Amy R. Hughes Scholarship
  • Georgina Sweet Fellowship
  • Newcomb College at Tulane University Swimming Scholarship
  • Virginia L. Tierney Scholarship
  • Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship
  • American History Scholarship for Women
  • Carolina Holt Nursing Scholarship
  • Berkshire Summer Fellowship
  • BPW Loan Fund For Women in Engineering Studies
  • Ivy Parker Memorial Scholarship
  • Cady McDonnell Memorial Scholarship
  • Ruth Satter Memorial Award
  • Anita Borg Undergraduate Scholarship
  • Talbots Women’s Scholarship Fund
  • Women in Engineering Scholarship Stevens Institute
  • Independent Women’s Forum Essay Contest

You can try looking for scholarships at a university, college or other educational institution. You may also be eligible for additional award programs if you are a single mom or on a low income.

Whatever you do, don’t delay your scholarship search.