If you are a mom who has been dedicated to staying home with your kids to be there with them as they grow up, you should be proud of your commitment to your children. But that does not mean you need to give up on going back to college and getting your career on track….
Are you wondering exactly what online education means? Well, it means those two words: online (the internet) and education (learning). But there’s now so many different forms of online learning that your main question probably isn’t what does it actually mean, but what TYPES of online education are there, and how on earth do you…
Have you decided to sign up for online education? Or just considering if it will be worth it? Let’s look at the benefits of online education, especially when compared to regular in person education. We all probably know what the biggest benefit is: Learning in your own time This is the first thing most of…
Going back to school after you’ve had children has so many benefits. Whether your child or children are still very young, or if they’re in school or college themselves, it’s never too late to further your own education and reap the rewards that come with it! If you have been out of the education system…
If you think you’re too old for school at 40 years of age or older, think again! It’s never too late to get a degree or other higher education qualification. The old saying “better late than never” couldn’t be more appropriate when it comes to furthering your education as an adult. Just ask 99 year…
How to Get Scholarships for Single Mothers Are you a single mom who is thinking about going to college, but can’t imagine how you will pay for it? You are not alone. But just because you don’t have money it does not mean you should give up on your dreams. Scholarships for single mothers can…
Are you a single mom living in Arkansas and wanting to go back to school, but need financial assistance? The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund is where you should be looking first. The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund could be described as the best and most generous scholarship program for mothers and single parents in…
Over 1200 lucky women have received a Soroptimist Live Your Dreams Award education grant, valued at more than $1.6 million. Who can apply for this award? The Soroptimist Live Your Dreams Award is only open to women who have dependant children of who they are the primary financial provider for. This makes the Live Your…
The Women’s Independence Scholarship Program, or WISP, provides scholarships to women who are victims of domestic violence or partner abuse. Women who wish to undertake studies in order to work towards providing independence for themselves and their children after leaving an abusive domestic situation are able to apply for the WISP scholarship The amount of…
This is a question I often see asked by women, especially single mothers. Should you continue to be a stay at home mom or a struggling working mom on a low salary when your child reaches his or her teenage years? Or should this be the time that you decide to make a big change…
Making dreams come true: Dollars For Scholars provides hope and opportunity for students throughout the country by raising funds and distributing scholarships to people who need them the most. 2019 scholarships through the program are currently being listed and opened for applications. Many of the DFS scholarships are highly suited to moms going back to…
Gaming is big business these days. Not only developing games; but playing them. Gaming is now a real sport (called “esports”), often with money involved for the best players. And just like we have sports scholarships, there are now more and more gaming scholarships available to talented gamers. eSports – if you’re a busy mom…
Catch a Break is a scholarship made for people in Minnesota who have faced past difficulties but now want to enroll in a 4 year college or university program as a full time student. You must be planning to study in Minnesota to qualify for this scholarship. Application Area: Minnesota Fast facts about the Catch…
As a single mother you may have already concluded that with a sole income it is very difficult to raise your children. One of the logical decisions that can change this situation is to look for ways to increase your income. The situation becomes even more complicated when you are part of a minority community….
Locating scholarships for a mom can often be like finding a needle in a haystack – ok perhaps not THAT hard but you know what I mean! I wonder why so many colleges and employers think that moms will not make good students or employees? Perhaps it is due to the commitment issue: they just…
This foundation is giving out give Education Support Awards valued at up to $5000 in scholarships for each chosen person. Their overall goal is to help low income mothers to pursue their education with financial assistance. Winners will receive the funds in two payments; one per semester in an academic year. What can you receive…
Apply for a scholarship online is one of the easiest ways to get free funding for your education. Moms like you are struggling to make ends meet at the best of times, so when it comes to going to college or university it can certainly seem like an impossible task. But programs like government grants…
The James L. and Nellie M. Westlake Scholarship Program is open to students in Missouri who want financial assistance in going to college. Only Missouri residents are eligible to apply for this scholarship. Applications close: February Application Area: Missouri Here are the facts and basic requirements for this scholarship program: Open to Missouri residents Available…