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…
Is homeschooling going to be all sunshine and smiles every single day? No. Well, not for all of us. But is regular schooling all sunshine and smiles everyday for your child? Not many kids would say it is. I can talk endlessly about the advantages of homeschooling because there are so many. But there’s no…
We think a lot about how homeschooling will affect our kids – in both good and bad ways. We weigh up the pros and cons before making the final decision. But what about the impacts of home education on parents? Turning into a home educator yourself (if that’s your plan) is a big change not…
Germany does not allow homeschooling in place of regular school education. That’s right: homeschooling is illegal in Germany. Parents can not keep their child at home and educate them. All children must attend a public or private school in Germany. Germany made it illegal to homeschool children way back in 1919. There’s even a specific…
Homeschooling is very common in the United States. In fact the US has one of the highest rates of home education in the world. The latest statistics state that up to 7% of school aged children in the United States are now being homeschooled across the country. This is double the percentage of kids being…
Mobile and manufactured homes give people on a low income, like single mothers, a chance to have their own home without the massive price tag or lifelong mortgage that comes with a house or apartment. Unlike a regular standalone house on land, you usually don’t have to pay for the land with a mobile home…
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…
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…
When it comes to finding African American single mother scholarships you don’t have a lot of specific options. But don’t let that stop you: you can apply for many scholarships – they don’t have to be open to only any particular social group. There are plenty of scholarships out there for women and single mothers…
The Society of Women Engineers Scholarship (SWE) is, as the name suggests, aimed at women who wish to have a career in engineering or the computer sciences. Which Scholarships Are Available? SWE has a large number of scholarships for different classes and majors, ranging in value from $1,500, up to over $10,000. In fact, there…